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1. descend

verb. ['dɪˈsɛnd'] move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way.

Etymology

  • descend (English)
  • decenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • descendre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. descend

verb. ['dɪˈsɛnd'] come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example.

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Etymology

  • descend (English)
  • decenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • descendre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. descend

verb. ['dɪˈsɛnd'] do something that one considers to be below one's dignity.

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Etymology

  • descend (English)
  • decenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • descendre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. descend

verb. ['dɪˈsɛnd'] come as if by falling.

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Etymology

  • descend (English)
  • decenden (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • descendre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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