DESCEND Meaning and
Definition
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Descend is a verb that refers to the action of moving or going downward from a higher position or level. It involves a vertical movement or decline in location, altitude, or status.
In a literal sense, descend can describe physical actions such as walking or climbing down a staircase, ladder, hill, or mountain. It can also be used to depict the act of moving from a higher floor to a lower one within a building or descending into a cave, tunnel, or abyss.
The term can be employed metaphorically to describe a decrease in height, level, or quantity. For instance, if a plane descends, it means it is gradually losing altitude and moving closer to the ground. Similarly, if a road descends, it is inclined downward, usually indicating a change in elevation.
In addition to physical movements, descend can connote a decline in status, reputation, or quality. A person's social standing can descend if they engage in questionable behavior or make poor choices. Likewise, an object's value may descend over time, or a situation might descend into chaos or disorder.
Overall, the concept of descending involves an action or process of moving or transitioning from a higher to a lower position, level, or state, whether concerning physical location, altitude, status, or other measurable factors.
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Etymology of DESCEND
The word "descend" originated from the Latin word "descendere", which is a combination of the prefix "de-" meaning "down" and the verb "scandere" meaning "to climb". Therefore, "descend" literally translates to "to climb down" or "to go down". The Latin root "scandere" is also the source of words like "ascend" (meaning to climb up) and "transcend" (meaning to go beyond).
Idioms with the word DESCEND
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descend to sth
The idiom "descend to something" means to lower oneself to a certain level or engage in a particular behavior that is considered less dignified, moral, or appropriate than one's usual standards. It implies a sense of compromising one's integrity or ethical principles by involving oneself in something unworthy.
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descend into sth
The idiom "descend into something" means to gradually and inevitably transition into a worse state or condition. It implies a decline or deterioration from a previous, better state.
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descend from sth
The idiom "descend from sth" refers to tracing one's ancestry or origin back to a particular person, place, or thing. It means to have a direct lineage or connection to a specific source or ancestor.
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descend from sm
The idiom "descend from" usually means to be directly or indirectly descended from someone or something. It implies lineage or ancestry, indicating a person's or object's origin or lineage can be traced back to a specific individual, group, or source.
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descend (up)on sm or sth
The idiom "descend (up)on someone or something" means to arrive, often in a large or overwhelming manner. It can imply the act of swarming, pouncing, or rapidly converging upon someone or something. It usually suggests a sudden and forceful approach, often with a negative connotation.
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descend from (someone or something)
The idiom "descend from (someone or something)" means to have familial or genetic lineage from a particular person or group, typically referring to a direct ancestry or heritage. It suggests the origin, originator, or source from which someone or something originated or has evolved.
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descend into (something)
The idiom "descend into (something)" typically means to deteriorate or devolve into a particular, usually undesirable state or condition. It implies a gradual decline, often from a higher or more desirable state to a lower or less favorable one.
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descend on (something)
The idiom "descend on (something)" typically means to arrive or come to a place in large numbers, often suddenly and eagerly. It can also imply swarming or converging upon something or someone.
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descend to (something)
The idiom "descend to (something)" typically means when someone lowers themselves or stoops to engage in a particular behavior, action, or level of discourse that is considered morally or intellectually inferior or undignified. It implies that the person's actions or behavior are beneath their usual standards or character.
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descend from someone
The idiom "descend from someone" refers to the transmission or inheritance of a particular trait, characteristic, or quality from one's ancestors or family lineage. It implies that the person's traits or qualities can be traced back to a particular individual or group in their family history.
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descend from something
The idiom "descend from something" refers to the act of having ancestry or lineage traced back to a specific person, group, or place. It suggests a connection or origin with someone or something in the past.
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descend (up)on someone or something
The idiom "descend (up)on someone or something" means to unexpectedly or suddenly arrive or approach someone or something in a large number or with great force. It often implies a sense of overwhelming or swarming.
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descend from
The idiom "descend from" refers to the act of having an ancestral origin or lineage from a particular person, place, or group. It implies that someone or something has a direct or indirect connection to a particular ancestor or source.
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descend into
The idiom "descend into" is used to describe a situation where someone or something progressively deteriorates or declines, often implying a negative or undesirable outcome. It suggests a downward movement or transition into a worse state, such as a deteriorating mental condition, a worsening situation, or a decline in moral values.
Similar spelling words for DESCEND
- TSGNT,
- doesn't,
- DEASSIGNED,
- self-designed,
- dissent,
- DASNET,
- designatio,
- designate,
- TECINT,
- TcEnt,
- decently,
- DSNOT,
- non-disjoint,
- dessent,
- disunite,
- TSANET,
- soi-disant,
- tausonite,
- disanto,
- Teosinte,
- tsunoda,
- custom-designed,
- disent,
- privat-docent,
- pre-designed,
- in-decent,
- bishop-designate,
- commissioner-designate,
- disanti,
- descente,
- student-designed,
- designata,
- decenniad,
- half-decent,
- descant,
- DCINT/SEC,
- Towsend,
- tzniut,
- president-designate,
- over-designed,
- dehiscent,
- dozent,
- descent-based,
- tacent,
- Tousant,
- Docent,
- disjoined,
- DOSSNET,
- Tysonite,
- Toussaint,
- decente,
- well-designed,
- dasient,
- decanter,
- desnuda,
- descends,
- specially-designed,
- Disendow,
- TSINIT,
- DWISNWID,
- Dicyanide,
- DSNET,
- decant,
- desanto,
- desanti,
- desined,
- minister-designate,
- tausend,
- be-dizened,
- D'Sound,
- descendent,
- diciendo,
- disjoint,
- re-designed,
- speaker-designate,
- TSNIT,
- soviet-designed,
- DSNDI,
- deckhand,
- decontrol,
- decent-looking,
- dies and,
- DISNNT,
- newly-designed,
- disunity,
- Tazenda,
- Descended,
- bishop-designed,
- desyned,
- descent,
- disowned,
- desand,
- tsundue,
- Dizened,
- TWSNET,
- DUSANDI,
- Daysend,
- chairman-designate,
- un-designed,
- chair-designate,
- purpose-designed,
- desnood,
- Desonide,
- doesnt,
- duecento,
- chairperson-designate,
- DWSNET,
- descending,
- DSGND,
- commissioners-designate,
- designed,
- Discind,
- Dawsonite,
- DSINET,
- secretary-designate,
- Diswont,
- TTSNT,
- descender,
- dyes and,
- descendant,
- ducent,
- decent-sized,
- dozened,
- british-designed,
- u.s.-designed,
- decent,
- dissonate.
Conjugate verb Descend
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT
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