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descend

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﹒To move or fall downward from a higher to a lower level.

﹒To originate from a particular ancestor or source.

﹒To arrive or attack in a sudden, overwhelming, or unexpected manner.

Examples

﹒The hikers began to descend the steep mountain path as the sun started to set.

﹒We watched the hot air balloon slowly descend toward the open field.

﹒The staircase was so narrow that we had to descend it one person at a time.

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