Ascend

/əˈsɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to move upward, to rise, or to climb.

The hikers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

to go back in time or order.

The genealogist was able to ascend through the family tree to the 18th century.

to be promoted to a higher position or rank.

She worked hard and was able to ascend to the position of manager.

Middle English, from Latin 'ascendere': 'ad-' (to) + 'scandere' (to climb)

ascend to a higher rank

to be promoted to a more senior position

ascend the throne

to become king or queen

ascend into heaven

to rise to a heavenly realm or afterlife

ascension

the act of rising to an important position or a higher level.

ascent

the act of rising or climbing.

to level up in a game or life

He really ascended after that promotion at work.

to achieve success or fame quickly

Her career ascended out of nowhere after that viral video.