ascend
word
Definition
To go up or climb, either literally (like a mountain or stairs) or figuratively (such as in rank or importance).
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; rarely used in everyday speech compared to 'go up' or 'climb.' Often used for upward movement in status, power, or position. Common in phrases like 'ascend the throne.'
Spanish: ascender - subirPortuguese (BR): subir - ascenderPortuguese (PT): subir - ascenderChinese (Simplified): 上升 - 登上Chinese (Traditional): 上升 - 登上Hindi: चढ़ना - ऊपर उठनाArabic: يصعد - يرتفعBengali: উপর উঠা - আরোহন করাRussian: восходить - подниматьсяJapanese: 昇る - 上がるVietnamese: leo lên - thăng tiếnKorean: 오르다 - 상승하다Turkish: yükselmek - tırmanmakUrdu: آسمان ہونا - چڑھناIndonesian: naik - mendaki
Example Sentences
We watched the hot air balloon ascend into the sky.
basic
He started to ascend the mountain early in the morning.
basic
The elevator will ascend to the top floor.
basic
He hopes to ascend to a management position next year.
natural
As soon as the sun began to ascend, the fog disappeared.
natural
After years of hard work, she finally managed to ascend the corporate ladder.
natural