Pronunciation: /əˈsɛnd/
noun the act of moving upward or climbing
A1 The balloon began its slow ascend into the sky.
A2 The hikers made their ascend up the mountain early in the morning.
B1 The ascend of the new king to the throne was met with great celebration.
B2 The rocket's ascend into space was a remarkable feat of engineering.
C1 The company's ascend to the top of the industry was due to innovative strategies.
C2 The artist's ascend to fame was marked by critical acclaim and commercial success.
verb to move upward or climb
A1 The hiker slowly ascended the mountain.
A2 She watched the hot air balloon ascend into the sky.
B1 The company's profits continue to ascend each quarter.
B2 As the plane began to ascend, the passengers felt a slight pressure in their ears.
C1 The politician's popularity continued to ascend as the election drew near.
C2 The artist's career began to ascend to new heights after winning several prestigious awards.
formal The hikers began their ascend up the steep mountain trail.
informal Let's start our ascend to the top of the hill.
slang We're gonna ascend that mountain like champs!
figurative As she excelled in her career, her reputation continued to ascend.
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