⛰️ascend

verb
/əˈsɛnd/

Meaning

to move upward or rise to a higher position or level
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example Sentences

The hikers began to ascend the steep mountain trail.

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

Example Expressions

ascend to power

Synonyms

rise, climb, soar, mount, escalate, scale
Entry 1
rise, climb, soar, mount, escalate
Entry 2
climb, rise, mount, scale

Antonyms

descend, fall, drop, decline
Entry 1
descend, fall, drop
Entry 2
descend, fall, drop, decline

Collocations

ascend the throne, ascend the mountain, ascend rapidly, ascend the stairs, ascend to power
Entry 1
ascend the throne, ascend the mountain, ascend rapidly
Entry 2
ascend the stairs, ascend to power, ascend the throne, ascend rapidly

Related Vocabularies

to measure or record the duration or speed of something
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
to congratulate someone; to express happiness for someone's success
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Make an action or process easier or help bring about.

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