descend
de-scend · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To move or go downward from a higher to a lower level or position.
- 2.
To be a blood relative of a particular ancestor; to have one's origin in.
- 3.
To move from a higher to a lower state or condition; to deteriorate.
- 4.
To make a sudden attack or visit.
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Etymology
From Old French descendre, from Latin descendere, from de- meaning "down" and scandere meaning "to climb."