ascend

[əˈsend]

ascend Definition

• 1. to move upward, to rise
• 2. to go up or climb something

Using ascend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ascend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hikers began to ascend the mountain.

• Example

  The hot air balloon slowly ascended into the sky.

• Example

  She watched the bird ascend higher and higher.

• Example

  He ascended to the throne after his father's death.

ascend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ascend

• climb
• rise
• mount
• scale
• go up

Antonyms for ascend

• descend
• fall
• drop
• go down

Phrases with ascend

• ascend to power

  to gain a position of authority or control

  Example

  He ascended to power after a long political campaign.

• ascend the ranks

  to move up through the levels of an organization or hierarchy

  Example

  She worked hard to ascend the ranks in her company.

• ascend the throne

  to become king or queen

  Example

  The prince will ascend the throne when his father dies.

Origins of ascend

from Latin 'ascendere', from 'ad-' meaning 'to' + 'scandere' meaning 'to climb'

📌

Summary: ascend in Brief

To 'ascend' [əˈsend] is to move upward or climb something. It can refer to physical movement, like climbing a mountain or rising in a hot air balloon, or metaphorical movement, like ascending to power or ascending the ranks in an organization. Synonyms include 'climb,' 'rise,' 'mount,' and 'scale.' Antonyms include 'descend,' 'fall,' 'drop,' and 'go down.'