Simple meaning
What does Descend mean?
to move down.
Dictionary definition
To move downward from a higher place to a lower one.
Example sentences
Descend in a sentence
easy
The character will descend across the field.
medium
In science class, we watched how objects descend over time.
hard
Writers use words like descend to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
Synonyms
Words like Descend
go downClose meaning in many contexts.
dropSimilar meaning with a slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ascendA helpful opposite in common use.
riseAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Descend word family
Base word
descend
verb
descends
Moves down now or often.
verb
descending
Moving downward now.
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What does descend mean?
DESCEND means to move down.
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