Descend and Step down

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Descend verb - To lead or extend downward.

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Step down and descend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Step down" instead a verb "Descend".

Step down verb - Give up or retire from a position.

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Descend and step down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Descend" instead a verb "Step down".

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