Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ascend
Verb
/əˈsɛnd/
Definition
To move upward or to rise to a higher position or level.
Examples
- The hot air balloon began to ascend into the sky as the flames heated the air inside.
- She watched as the sun seemed to ascend above the horizon.
- He decided to ascend the mountain early in the morning to avoid the heat of the day.
Meaning
The act of going up, often against gravity or moving towards a higher place.
Synonyms
- Rise
- Climb
- Soar
- Elevate
- Lift
