Descend and Develop

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Descend

Descend verb - To become worse or of less value.
Usage example: the family's economic fortunes descended to the point where they were finally homeless
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Develop is an antonym for descend in condescend topic.
Nearby Words: descent, descendant, descending, descender, descendible

Develop

Develop verb - To gradually become clearer or more detailed.
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Descend is an antonym for develop.
Nearby Words: development, developed, developing, developmental, developer
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plot descend plot develop plot
way descend way develop way
powers descend powers develop powers
abilities descend abilities develop abilities
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