Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Descends.
Descends - as a verb
Move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
Example: "The temperature is going down"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come downfall7go downHypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
prolapse12abseil8rappel10rope down
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dismount11get downget offlight9unhorse10avalanche17roll downdive8plunge9plunk11go downgo underset3correct11decline10slump9precipitate17sink8subside10crash10flop9topple10tumble10drop7plop8pitch12alight10go downgo undersettle6sink8pounce10swoop10drip7cascade12cascade down
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
ascend9Come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
Example: "She was descended from an old italian noble family"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come8derive10Do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condescend16deign7Example Sentences
"As the sun sets, darkness descends upon the town."
"The helicopter descends slowly towards the landing pad."
"The fog descends upon the valley, obscuring our view."
"Snow descends from the sky, covering the landscape in white."
"A feeling of sadness descends upon me when I think about her."
Word Game Points
Is DESCENDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, descends is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DESCENDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DESCENDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, descends is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDESCENDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DESCENDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, descends is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDESCENDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
