ascend

• Verbe désignant l'action de monter, de s'élever ou de grimper vers une position ou un niveau plus haut, que ce soit au sens propre ou figuré.

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.

   monter, s'élever

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

   Synonymesclimbgo upliftmountrisescalesoar

   Antonymesdescend

2. Rise to a higher rankB2formal

   To move to a more important or powerful position.

   S'élever à un rang supérieur

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

   Synonymesadvanceclimbgo upmove upprogressrise

   Antonymesdemotedescendfall