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ascend

UK
/əˈsɛnd/
US
/əˈsɛnd/

Translations

ascendverb
ascended
Past Simple
ascended
Past Participle
ascending
Gerund
UK
/əˈsɛnd/
US
/əˈsɛnd/
The balloon began to ascend into the sky.
Le ballon a commencé à s'élever dans le ciel.
The balloon began to ascend into the sky.
Le ballon a commencé à monter dans le ciel.
Additional translations
gravirSurtout pour une montée difficile, notamment une montagne ou une pente.
Synonyms
scale
upward
elevate
lift
soar
mount
rise
climb
Antonyms
descend

Definitions

ascendverb
To move upward, to rise from a lower station.
The balloon began to ascend into the sky.
To rise to a higher point, rank, or degree; proceed from an inferior to a superior degree or level.
She worked hard to ascend in her career.
To go up or climb something.
The hikers decided to ascend the mountain before dawn.
To rise in pitch or tone.
The singer's voice began to ascend as she reached the chorus.
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