1. moved downward from a higher to a lower place or position
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘descend’
2. came from an ancestor or family line; inherited traits or characteristics from
Usage: often used with ‘from’
3. arrived or appeared suddenly, often in large numbers
Usage: often used with ‘on’ or ‘upon’

Examples

• The airplane descended through the clouds toward the runway.
• She descended the stairs carefully in her high heels.
• He descended from Irish immigrants who came to America in the 1800s.
• The royal family descended from ancient kings and queens.
• Tourists descended on the small town during the festival.
• The hikers descended into the valley as the sun set.
• Many modern languages descended from Latin.