scend
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /skɛnd/
KK: /skɛnd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To rise or move upward, especially in a wave or swell.
Example
The boat began to scend as the waves grew larger.
Tense Forms
Past: scended
Past Participle: scended
Conversation
Did you see how the boat would scend with the waves yesterday?
Yeah, it was amazing to watch it rise and fall like that.
I love how the ocean can make things scend so gracefully.
Definitely, it’s one of the most beautiful parts of being by the water.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rise
soar
ascend
Antonyms
descend
drop
fall
noun
Definition
The upward movement of a ship as it rises on a wave or swell.
Example
The scend of the ship was noticeable as it climbed the large wave.
Conversation
Did you see how the boat handled the waves today?
Yeah, it was impressive to watch the scend of the ship.
I know, right? The way it lifted over the swell was amazing.
Root Explanation
**Scend** → It originates from the Latin root "scandere" (meaning to climb or to ascend). The word "scend" refers to the act of climbing or rising up.
Memory Tip
Think of 'climbing' ('scandere') to remember that 'scend' relates to the action of rising or ascending.
Visually Confused Words
ascend
send
descend
stend
spend
shend
scind