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DESCENDS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Descends.

Descends - as a verb

Come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example

Example: "She was descended from an old italian noble family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comederive

Do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condescenddeign

Come as if by falling

Example: "Night fell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fallsettle

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCENDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, descends is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
DESCENDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DESCENDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, descends is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCENDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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