settle vs descend

settle is a noun but descend is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
settle	Yes	No	Yes	No
descend	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, settle and descend are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of settle include fall.

As verbs, descend is a hypernym of settle; that is, descend is a word with a broader meaning than settle:

Other hypernyms of settle include come down, fall, go down.

settle (noun)	descend (noun)
a long wooden bench with a back

settle (verb)	descend (verb)
take up residence and become established	come as if by falling
form a community	move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style	do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
establish or develop as a residence	come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
come as if by falling
bring to an end; settle conclusively
settle conclusively; come to terms
end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
come to terms
accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
fix firmly
arrange or fix in the desired order
come to rest
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
sink down or precipitate
go under
become clear by the sinking of particles
dispose of; make a financial settlement