ascend

3 definitions • 5 examples

to move up or climb something:

They slowly ascended the steep path up the mountain.

There's a long flight of steps ascending (= leading up) to the cathedral doors.

to rise to a position of higher rank:

He eventually ascended to the position of chief executive.

to move up or climb something:

[ T ] They slowly ascended the steep path up the mountain.

[ I ] A long flight of steps ascends (= leads up) to the door of the museum.