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Definition ascend in British English

ascend verb

verb
/əˈsend/
1

to climb a mountain, stairs etc

Example

They began slowly ascending the rock face.

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abseil abseiling ascend
1.1

to rise into the air

Example

We watched as the plane ascended.

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lift raise rise
1.2

if a road, path, or set of stairs ascends, it goes up

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ascend bend bifurcate
2

to get a more important job or position

Example

Through hard work and perseverance, she ascended through the ranks to become vice president.

Synonyms and related words
join arrive enter
Definition ascend in British English