ascend

• Verb, das die Bewegung nach oben, das Aufsteigen oder Erklimmen einer höheren Position oder Ebene bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving upward, rising, or climbing to a higher position or level.

1. Move upwardB2formal

   To go up or climb to a higher position.

   Aufsteigen

   • The hikers began to ascend the steep mountain trail.
   • The balloon ascended slowly into the sky.
   • She ascended the stairs to the top floor.

   Synonymeclimbgo upliftmountrisescalesoar

   Antonymedescend

2. Rise to a higher rankB2formal

   To move to a more important or powerful position.

   Aufstieg in einen höheren Rang

   • He ascended to the throne after the king's death.
   • She ascended the corporate ladder quickly.
   • The general ascended to the position of commander.

   Synonymeadvanceclimbgo upmove upprogressrise

   Antonymedemotedescendfall