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