Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scend
verb
/skɛnd/
Definition
To climb or mount; to rise or ascend.
Examples
- He watched the bird scend high into the sky.
- As the sun set, the climbers began to scend the rocky path ahead.
- With every effort, she could feel her hopes scend beyond their limits.
Meaning
The term ‘scend’ refers to the act of moving upward or climbing, often used in a poetic or literary context.
Synonyms
- ascend
- rise
- climb
- mount
- Soar