English Synonym Finder

descends

Definitions

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

To originate from a particular ancestor or source.

To arrive suddenly or in large numbers, often with a hostile or overwhelming effect.

Examples

The thick fog descends upon the valley every morning.

As the sun sets, a peaceful silence descends over the quiet village.

The staircase descends steeply into the dark basement.

Synonyms

drops falls plummets sinks declines lowers dips

Antonyms

ascends rises climbs mounts soars lifts increases