Ascend: meaning, definitions and examples

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ascend

[ əˈsɛnd ]

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movement

To go up or climb. To rise through the air. To move to a higher position or rank.

Synonyms

climb, move up, rise

Examples of usage

He began to ascend the steep mountain.
The hot air balloon started to ascend into the sky.
She quickly ascended to the position of manager.

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religion

To go up or climb. To rise through the air. To move to a higher position or rank.

Synonyms

climb, move up, rise

Examples of usage

He began to ascend the steep mountain.
The hot air balloon started to ascend into the sky.
She quickly ascended to the position of manager.

Translations

Translations of the word "ascend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subir

🇮🇳 चढ़ना

🇩🇪 aufsteigen

🇮🇩 naik

🇺🇦 підніматися

🇵🇱 wspinać się

🇯🇵 登る (noboru)

🇫🇷 monter

🇪🇸 ascender

🇹🇷 yükselmek

🇰🇷 오르다 (oreuda)

🇸🇦 يصعد

🇨🇿 stoupat

🇸🇰 stúpať

🇨🇳 上升 (shàngshēng)

🇸🇮 vzpenjati se

🇮🇸 hækkast

🇰🇿 көтерілу

🇬🇪 აღმართვა

🇦🇿 qalxmaq

🇲🇽 ascender

Word origin

The word 'ascend' comes from the Latin word 'ascendere', which is a combination of 'ad' (to) and 'scandere' (to climb). It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the act of climbing or moving upwards. The concept of ascension has been prominent in various religious and spiritual beliefs, symbolizing a journey towards higher realms or enlightenment.