CEFR B2

ascend

verb

Meaning

Ascend means to go up, climb higher, or rise to a higher position, level, rank, or place.

Examples

The hikers began to ascend the mountain at sunrise.
She worked hard to ascend to a senior role.

Synonyms: rise, climb, go up

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ascend (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əsˈɛnd/

Definition

Ascend means to go up, climb higher, or rise to a higher position, level, rank, or place.

Examples

The hikers began to ascend the mountain at sunrise.
She worked hard to ascend to a senior role.

How to Use ascend

ascend to (prepositional phrase): to rise to a level, rank, or position — "He ascended to the leadership team."
ascend the stairs (verb phrase): to climb upward by stairs — "Visitors ascend the stairs to reach the tower."

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