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ascend

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐʃˈsẽdeɾ/as·cen·der

Definition

1

To move upward; to rise to a higher position, especially in social or professional status.

Usage examples

The path ascends to the top of the hill.
She ascended to the position of CEO within ten years.

Common combinations

ascend the throneascend to powerascend a mountain