descend
[ dih-send ]
/ dɪˈsɛnd /
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verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
to move downward upon or along; go or climb down (stairs, a hill, etc.).
to extend or lead down along: The path descends the hill.
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descend
/ (dɪˈsɛnd) /
verb (mainly intr)
Derived forms of descend
descendable, adjectiveWord Origin for descend
C13: from Old French descendre, from Latin dēscendere, from de- + scandere to climb; see scan
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