Descend to

verb

To go down to a lower level or place.

The stairs descend to the basement.
Visual representation of "descend to" - To go down to a lower level or place

Often appears as...

  • descend to the ground
  • descend to the floor
verb

To behave in a lower moral way.

He would never descend to such behaviour.
Visual representation of "descend to" - To behave in a lower moral way

Often appears as...

  • descend to dishonesty
  • descend to treachery

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To be inherited by.

The crown will descend to the eldest son.
Visual representation of "descend to" - To be inherited by

Often appears as...

  • descend to heirs
  • descend to offspring
verb

To go down to a lower level or place.

The stairs descend to the basement.
Visual representation of "descend to" - To go down to a lower level or place

Often appears as...

  • descend to the ground
  • descend to the floor
verb

To behave in a lower moral way.

He would never descend to such behaviour.
Visual representation of "descend to" - To behave in a lower moral way

Often appears as...

  • descend to dishonesty
  • descend to treachery

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To be inherited by.

The crown will descend to the eldest son.
Visual representation of "descend to" - To be inherited by

Often appears as...

  • descend to heirs
  • descend to offspring
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "descend to"
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Physical Movement

Used when someone or something is moving from a higher place to a lower place.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The balloon slowly descended to the rooftop of the building.
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Directional Clues

Indicates specific movement direction often combined with descriptions of landscape or architecture.

Illustration for Directional Clues
The path descends to the shaded valley below.
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Change in Position

Can describe reduction in height or status, such as in a hierarchy or level within a structure.

Illustration for Change in Position
The CEO descended to the main floor to greet employees.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used when someone or something is moving from a higher place to a lower place.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The balloon slowly descended to the rooftop of the building.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Directional Clues

Indicates specific movement direction often combined with descriptions of landscape or architecture.

Illustration for Directional Clues
The path descends to the shaded valley below.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Change in Position

Can describe reduction in height or status, such as in a hierarchy or level within a structure.

Illustration for Change in Position
The CEO descended to the main floor to greet employees.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used when someone or something is moving from a higher place to a lower place.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The balloon slowly descended to the rooftop of the building.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Directional Clues

Indicates specific movement direction often combined with descriptions of landscape or architecture.

Illustration for Directional Clues
The path descends to the shaded valley below.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Change in Position

Can describe reduction in height or status, such as in a hierarchy or level within a structure.

Illustration for Change in Position
The CEO descended to the main floor to greet employees.
Visual representation of the word "Descend to"

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