descends Definition
- 1move or fall downwards
- 2make a sudden attack on
- 3originate from an ancestor
Using descends: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "descends" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The plane descends slowly to the runway.
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The eagle descends upon its prey.
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The tradition descends from medieval times.
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The family name descends from Scottish ancestry.
descends Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with descends
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The party descended into chaos after the guests started fighting.
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After winning the championship, the team finally descended from the clouds and got back to work.
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The reporters descended on the politician as soon as he left the building.
Summary: descends in Brief
The verb 'descends' [dɪˈsɛndz] refers to moving or falling downwards, making a sudden attack, or originating from an ancestor. Examples include 'The plane descends slowly to the runway,' 'The eagle descends upon its prey,' and 'The family name descends from Scottish ancestry.' Phrases include 'descend into chaos,' meaning to become disordered and confused, 'descend from the clouds,' meaning to come down from a state of euphoria or excitement, and 'descend on/upon someone,' meaning to suddenly and unexpectedly visit or confront someone.
