Ascendieron (en. Ascended)

/asɛnˈdjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Moved up or increased in degree or level.
The students ascended to their respective educational levels.
Los estudiantes ascendieron a sus respectivos niveles educativos.
Elevated or rose in a work or social context.
After years of hard work, they finally ascended to management.
Después de años de trabajo duro, finalmente ascendieron a la dirección.
Moved from a lower state to a higher one.
During the ceremony, many members ascended to the rank of officers.
Durante la ceremonia, muchos de los miembros ascendieron al rango de oficiales.

Etymology

From the verb 'ascender', which comes from the Latin 'ascendere', meaning 'to rise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ascended to
To move to occupy a higher rank or position.
ascendieron a
to rise in a hierarchy
To improve one’s position within a hierarchical structure.
ascender en una jerarquía
ascended in category
To increase one’s classification or level in a given system.
ascendieron de categoría

Related Words

promotion
Act of ascending, improvement of position.
ascenso
to rise
To elevate oneself or move to a higher level.
ascender
rise
Action of lifting or raising something.
subida

Slang Meanings

To rise quickly.
That team ascended overnight in the standings.
Ese equipo ascendió de la noche a la mañana en la tabla.
To get into a better position.
With this project, they ascended in the eyes of the bosses.
Con este proyecto, ascendieron ante los ojos de los jefes.