ascend
/əˈsɛnd/
verb
- To go up or move upward, especially steadily or with effort.
- The hikers began to ascend the steep mountain trail at dawn.
- We watched the hot air balloon slowly ascend into the clear blue sky.
- She pressed the button to ascend to the top floor of the building.
- To rise to a higher level, rank, or position; to achieve a more important status.
- The young prince will ascend the throne when the king retires.
- Her talent helped her ascend quickly through the ranks of the organization.
- After years of hard work, he ascended to the position of company CEO.
- To slope or lead upward.
- The winding road ascends gently through the countryside.
- A long staircase ascends from the courtyard to the main entrance.
- The path ascends sharply just before the waterfall.
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