# ascension

/əˈsɛnʃən/ (US) · /ɐsˈɛnʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ascension
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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