descend from (someone or something)

1. Literally, to move from a higher point to a lower one. The bride looked simply gorgeous as she descended from the balcony in her flowing gown.2. To originate from a particular ancestor or source. I was shocked to learn that I descended from key figures in the American Revolution.See also: descend

descend from someone

or some group [for a living creature] to come from a particular set of ancestors. I descend from a large family of Dutch traders. Wally is descended from Daniel Boone.See also: descend

descend from something

to move down from something. The bird descended from the top of the tree to a lower branch. Take care when you descend from the ladder.See also: descend

单词	descend from (someone or something)
释义	descend from (someone or something) descend from (someone or something) 1. Literally, to move from a higher point to a lower one. The bride looked simply gorgeous as she descended from the balcony in her flowing gown.2. To originate from a particular ancestor or source. I was shocked to learn that I descended from key figures in the American Revolution.See also: descend descend from someone or some group [for a living creature] to come from a particular set of ancestors. I descend from a large family of Dutch traders. Wally is descended from Daniel Boone.See also: descend descend from something to move down from something. The bird descended from the top of the tree to a lower branch. Take care when you descend from the ladder.See also: descend
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