Word
ascension
Phoneticsas·cen·sion
US/əˈsɛnʃən/
UK/ɐsˈɛnʃən/
Definition
n. the act of rising up to a higher position or status. It often refers to a leader taking power or a religious figure going to heaven.
n. the action of rising to a higher position, rank, or spiritual state. Frequently used in religious contexts to describe the bodily ascent of a deity, or in political contexts for the assumption of power.
Examples
“The king's ascension marked a new era.”
“The company announced her ascension to the role of chief executive officer after the merger.”
“The painting depicts the ascension of the saint, surrounded by clouds and angels, symbolizing his departure from the earthly realm.”
Examples
simple
“The king's ascension marked a new era.”
contextual
“The company announced her ascension to the role of chief executive officer after the merger.”
complex
“The painting depicts the ascension of the saint, surrounded by clouds and angels, symbolizing his departure from the earthly realm.”
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