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ascended

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈsɛndɪd// UK //ɐsˈɛndɪd// as·cend·ed

v. to go up or move to a higher position. You use this word when someone climbs, rises, or moves upward.

v. to move upwards in position, rank, or status; to climb or rise.


SIMPLE

The hikers ascended the steep mountain trail.

CONTEXTUAL

She ascended the corporate ladder quickly after her promotion to manager.

COMPLEX

The ancient temple was built on a hill so that worshippers could ascend toward the heavens in a physical act of devotion.

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The verb is transitive when referring to climbing a specific object (e.g., 'ascend the stairs') and intransitive when referring to rising generally.

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