DESCEND Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word descend. (opposite meanings)

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descent descends descended descendant descendent


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	ascend				verbv
	verb • travel up • go back in order of genealogical succession • become king or queen • appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils • go along towards (a river's) source • slope upwards • come up, of celestial bodies • move to a better position in life or to a better job
	go up				verbv
	verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • move towards • be erected, built, or constructed • go upward with gradual or continuous progress • burn completely; be consumed or destroyed by fire • travel up
	climb				verbv
	noun • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) • the act of climbing something verb • go upward with gradual or continuous progress • move with effort, by grasping • go up or advance • slope upward • improve one's social status • increase in value or to a higher point
	elevate				verbv
	verb • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • raise from a lower to a higher position • raise in rank or condition
	mount				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a lightweight horse kept for riding only • the act of climbing something • a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill • a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place • something forming a back that is added for strengthening verb • attach to a support • go up or advance • fix onto a backing, setting, or support • put up or launch • get up on the back of • go upward with gradual or continuous progress • prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance • copulate with
	rise				verbv
	noun • a growth in strength or number or importance • the act of changing location in an upward direction • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • a movement upward; rise above the ground • the amount a salary is increased • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground • (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • an increase in cost • increase in price or value verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • rise to one's feet • rise up • come to the surface • come into existence; take on form or shape • move to a better position in life or to a better job • go up or advance • become more extreme • get up and out of bed • rise in rank or status • become heartened or elated • exert oneself to meet a challenge • take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance • increase in volume • come up, of celestial bodies • return from the dead
	soar				verbv
	noun • the act of rising upward into the air verb • rise rapidly • fly by means of a hang glider • fly upwards or high in the sky • go or move upward • fly a plane without an engine
	uprise				verbv
	verb • come into existence; take on form or shape • ascend as a sound • rise up as in fear • rise to one's feet • come up, of celestial bodies • move upward • return from the dead • get up and out of bed