Ascender (en. Ascend)

/asˈsendɛr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To move up to a higher level in a hierarchy or position.

Maria was able to ascend in her career thanks to her effort.

Maria fue capaz de ascender en su carrera gracias a su esfuerzo.

To increase in quantity or intensity.

Prices continue to rise in the market.

Los precios continúan ascendiendo en el mercado.

To move upward in a physical space.

The hero decided to ascend the mountain to reach the summit.

El héroe decidió ascender la montaña para llegar a la cima.

From Latin 'ascendere', which means 'to go up' or 'to elevate'.

to rise in the workplace

To promote oneself at work or improve one’s rank in an organization.

ascender en la escala laboral

to rise to fame

To gain recognition or notoriety.

ascender a la fama

to advance in an exam

To obtain a sufficient grade to advance to a higher level.

ascender en un examen

ascension

The act of ascending or the process of going up.

ascensión

elevator

A mechanical device for lifting people or things.

ascensor

ascending

That tends to rise or elevate.

ascendente

The act of becoming something better in life.

After much effort, she managed to rise from nothing.

Después de mucho esfuerzo, logró ascender de la nada.

To promote oneself within a group or company.

She always looks for ways to ascend with her connections.

Ella siempre busca la forma de ascender con sus contactos.