ascend

Meanings

• Verb

  Move up or go higher in position, rank, or status; climb; rise.

• Verb

  Rise up into the air; fly.

• Noun

  Ascendancy: the state or power of being in a position to influence or control.

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈsɛnd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1779913"

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Antonyms

descend

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ascend
Descend , Commend , Send

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Variants

List of all variants of ascend that leads to same result
ascend , ascendable , ascended , ascendible , ascending , ascends , ascend (to) the throne , ascend the throne , ascend to the throne

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Forms

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Ascended, Ascending, Ascends, Ascendedly, Ascendable

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ascendre', from 'sub' meaning 'up' and 'andare' meaning 'to go'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ascend' is also used in astronomy to describe the movement of a celestial body above the horizon.

2. The term 'ascendancy' was used in medieval Europe to describe the power and influence of a noble family or dynasty.

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Related Concepts

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1. Descend: The opposite of 'ascend'. Moving down or going lower in position, rank, or status.

2. Ladder: A common tool used to 'ascend' to higher places or levels.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'ascend' often symbolizes progress, achievement, or spiritual growth. In music, the term 'ascending' can refer to a musical sequence moving up in pitch.

How to Memorize "ascend"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize climbing a mountain or ladder to understand the meaning of 'ascend'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ascend' with the idea of moving up or progress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'A-S-C-E-N-D' for 'A-pples-Sometimes-Cost-Early-Nights-Down' to help remember the meaning.

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