To decline or deteriorate in state
“We must not descend to the depth of lawlessness for which the criminal was sentenced.”
To act in a shameful way that is far below one's usual standards
“He was scrupulous in refusing to descend to misrepresentation.”
To feel emotionally upset
“Donald would smart and stew over Barry's condescending comments about him at a public function.”
To experience a challenging period in one's life
“The elderly couple would endure the ups and downs of a half-century of married life.”
To die or collapse from exhaustion
“I began to fume as I was ready to drop from exhaustion, yet I couldn't say anything because the people there were really nice.”
To bend one's body forwards and downwards, typically as a sign of respect or submission
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