Descend Upon

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛnd əˈpɒn/

Definitions of descend upon

verb Descend upon is a phrasal verb that means to arrive or come to a place in large numbers or in a sudden and overwhelming way.

Example Sentences

A1 The birds descend upon the park every evening.

A2 Dark clouds descend upon the city, signaling an incoming storm.

B1 Tourists descend upon the beach during the summer months.

B2 Fans descend upon the stadium to watch their favorite team play.

C1 Reporters descend upon the scene of the crime to gather information.

C2 Paparazzi descend upon the celebrity's home, hoping to get a photo.

Examples of descend upon in a Sentence

formal The delegates will descend upon the conference venue for the annual meeting.

informal We should all descend upon Sarah's house for a movie night.

slang Let's descend upon the mall and do some shopping.

figurative A sense of calmness descends upon me when I am surrounded by nature.

Grammatical Forms of descend upon

• past tense: descended
• plural: descend upon
• comparative: more descend upon
• superlative: most descend upon
• present tense: descends
• future tense: will descend
• perfect tense: has descended
• continuous tense: is descending
• singular: descends upon
• positive degree: descend upon
• infinitive: to descend upon
• gerund: descending upon
• participle: descended upon

Origin and Evolution of descend upon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The phrase 'descend upon' originated from the Old French word 'descendre' meaning 'to come down'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'descend upon' has evolved to convey the idea of something or someone moving or arriving in a forceful or sudden manner, often with a sense of urgency or intensity.