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Third Person
ascends
Present Participle
ascending
Past Tense
ascended
Past Participle
ascended
1
to move upward or climb to a higher position or elevation
transitive
- The mountaineers began to ascend the steep slope.
- The hikers decided to ascend the mountain trail early in the morning.
- With determination, the rock climber began to ascend the sheer cliff.
- o reach the summit, the trail runners had to ascend a series of switchbacks.
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to slope or incline upward
- The winding path ascends gently through the forest, revealing breathtaking views at every turn.
- The staircase ascended steeply, challenging climbers to maintain their balance.
- The trail ascended abruptly, testing the hikers' endurance and stamina.
- The ski slope ascends sharply, challenging even the most skilled athletes with its steep incline.
- The road ascends gradually, offering a panoramic view of the valley below.
3
to move upward
- The hot air balloon slowly ascended into the morning sky.
- As the elevator ascended, the cityscape below became more visible.
- The kite ascended higher and higher as the wind picked up.
- The spaceship ascended into orbit, leaving the Earth's atmosphere behind.
- The bird ascended from the ground, soaring into the clear blue sky.
4
to travel or move against the flow of a river
transitive
- The salmon diligently ascend the river to reach their spawning grounds.
- Using paddles, the canoeists began to ascend the river, exploring its scenic beauty.
- The adventurous kayakers decided to ascend the challenging rapids.
- The explorers had to ascend the narrow river canyon, overcoming strong currents and obstacles.
- To study the river ecosystem, the scientists decided to ascend the waterway in a research boat.
5
to rise in status, rank, or position within a social or professional hierarchy
- After years of hard work, she finally ascended to the position of CEO in the company.
- The talented musician quickly ascended in the music industry, gaining recognition and fame.
- The talented employee demonstrated exceptional skills, allowing him to ascend within the organization.
- As a result of innovative contributions, the scientist was able to ascend to a prestigious position.
- After years of training and experience, the officer ascended to the rank of general in the military.
6
to take over or inherit the position of a ruler
- The young prince was set to ascend to the throne after the passing of his father, the king.
- The coronation ceremony marked the official moment when the queen would ascend to the throne.
- The political stability was in question as various factions debated who should ascend the throne.
- The council declared the eldest son as the rightful heir to ascend.
- The nation eagerly awaited the day when the crown prince would ascend and become the reigning king.
7
to go back through records, genealogies, routes, or other chronological references
transitive
- In the quest for family history, she began to ascend through the genealogical records.
- To understand the evolution of the language, linguists often ascend through historical texts.
- For the historical novel, the author chose to ascend through time.
- In the study of ancient civilizations, researchers ascend through archaeological findings.