descend on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of descend upon.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A coterie of aspiring Martians will descend on Washington, D.C. on Saturday (Aug. 3) for the first Million Martian Meeting.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “descend on” mean?
Synonym of descend upon.
Is “descend on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.