ascend

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de mover-se para cima, subir ou elevar-se a uma posição ou nível mais alto.

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.

   Subir

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

   Sinônimosclimbgo upliftmountrisescalesoar

   Antônimosdescend

2. Rise to a higher rankB2formal

   To move to a more important or powerful position.

   Ascender

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

   Sinônimosadvanceclimbgo upmove upprogressrise

   Antônimosdemotedescendfall