ascend
gb/əsˈɛnd/ us/əsˈɛnd/
B2
Inglês
~ 6700
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
formal
B2
action
1
move or go upward
To go up from a low place to a higher place.
Padrão de uso:
to ascend [something] / to ascend to [a height]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *ascend up*, which is redundant. Use either *ascend the stairs* or *go up the stairs*, but not *ascend up the stairs*. Also, *ascend* is more formal; in everyday conversation *go up* or *climb* is usually better.
Sinónimos
climb (More common in everyday speech, especially for people going up something using effort.)
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rise (Very general verb for moving upward; less formal and more frequent than "ascend.")
Antónimos
descend (Describes moving downward from a higher place to a lower one.)
Colocações
ascend a staircase
|ascend a hill
|ascend into the sky
|ascend slowly
|aircraft ascends
|balloon ascends
Temas
movement
|travel
|nature
|space
Exemplos
- The hikers began to ascend the steep mountain trail at dawn.
- A small plane ascended rapidly above the clouds.
- Smoke ascended from the chimney into the cold night air.
- The road ascends sharply as it leaves the valley.
- They watched the hot-air balloon ascend into the morning sky.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We slowly ascended the long stairs.
- The elevator ascended to the tenth floor.
- Dark clouds ascended over the city.
- The path ascends from the river to the town.
- The bird spread its wings and ascended.
Verbo
formal
C1
action
2
rise to higher rank or status
To get a higher job, role, or level of power or importance.
Padrão de uso:
to ascend to [a position/role]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *ascend* in casual sentences like *He ascended to manager yesterday* where *was promoted* or *became* is more natural. *Ascend* is best for formal or written contexts, often in politics, royalty, or high-level positions.
Sinónimos
advance (General word for making progress in a career or status; less formal and more common.)
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rise (Very common for growing in rank or power (e.g., rise to power); less formal than "ascend.")
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climb (Often used for career progress (e.g., climb the corporate ladder), slightly more informal.)
Antónimos
fall (In this context, to lose power, rank, or status.)
Colocações
ascend to power
|ascend to the presidency
|ascend to the throne
|ascend the ranks
|ascend in society
|ascend in the company
Temas
work
|politics
|society
|business
Exemplos
- She quickly ascended to the role of chief executive officer.
- The party leader ascended to power after winning a landslide election.
- Over the years, he ascended the academic ranks to become a full professor.
- The young prince eventually ascended to the throne after his father's death.
- Through talent and patience, she ascended in the company to a senior management position.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He ascended to a high position in the company.
- The general ascended to power after the war.
- She ascended the political ranks very quickly.
- After many years, he ascended to the top job.
- The prince ascended to the throne when the king died.
Verbo
formal
C1
action
3
increase to a higher level
To become higher in number, level, or strength.
Padrão de uso:
to ascend to [a level/amount]
Erro comum:
Learners often use *ascend* where *go up*, *rise*, or *increase* would sound more natural in everyday English. *Ascend* is mainly used in more formal writing or when a writer wants a poetic or technical tone.
Sinónimos
increase (Neutral, very common word for becoming greater in amount or level.)
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rise (Common, less formal verb for going to a higher level or amount.)
Antónimos
decline (Refers to numbers or levels going down gradually.)
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fall (General word for going down in amount or level.)
Colocações
temperatures ascend
|prices ascend
|numbers ascend to
|pitch ascends
|notes ascend
|rankings ascend
Temas
science
|weather
|music
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Afternoon temperatures will ascend to nearly 40 degrees Celsius.
- Household debt has steadily ascended over the past decade.
- The singer's voice ascended from a low whisper to a powerful cry.
- The melody ascends gently before returning to the main theme.
- Interest rates are expected to ascend to their highest level in years.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Prices may ascend to a new high this year.
- The sound slowly ascends and becomes louder.
- The numbers on the chart ascend each month.
- His heart rate ascended as he ran faster.
- Sales ascended to 10,000 units last week.
Verbo
literary
C1
action
4
go up to heaven
To go from the world up to heaven, usually in religious stories.
Padrão de uso:
to ascend to/into [heaven]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use this religious sense in everyday contexts, for example *He ascended to the office* when they simply mean *went up to the office*. The religious sense is mainly used in religious or literary writing.
Sinónimos
enter heaven (Plain description without the formal or religious tone of "ascend.")
Antónimos
descend into hell (Religious opposite describing movement to a lower, hellish realm instead of heaven.)
Colocações
ascend into heaven
|ascend to heaven
|souls ascend
|spirit ascends
|Christ ascended
|ascend to the heavens
Temas
religion
|literature
Exemplos
- According to the New Testament, Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after his resurrection.
- Many believers imagine the souls of the faithful ascending to heaven after death.
- In the painting, a host of angels ascends toward a bright light above the clouds.
- The story ends with the hero's spirit ascending to the heavens in a beam of light.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- They believe that good souls ascend to heaven.
- The text says that Christ ascended into heaven.
- In the story, a bright light appears and he ascends.
- Angels are shown ascending to the heavens in the picture.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
ascend
IPA
GB/əsˈɛnd/
US/əsˈɛnd/
Sílabas e acento
as - cend (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cend)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: ascend
- 3rd Person Singular: ascends
- Present Participle: ascending
- Past: ascended
Família de palavras
Expressões
ascend to heaven
1/əsˈɛnd tə hˈɛvən/
fixed phrase
literary
go up into heaven
To go up into heaven from the world, usually in religious or poetic writing.
Exemplos
- The legend says that the hero ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire.
- They prayed that his soul would ascend to heaven in peace.
ascend to power
1/əsˈɛnd tə pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
rise to a position of power
To get control of a country, group, or organization, usually at a high level, such as leader or ruler.
Exemplos
- The reformist party ascended to power after years in opposition.
- Several generals attempted to ascend to power during the crisis.
ascend to the throne
1/əsˈɛnd tə ðə θɹˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
formal
become king or queen
To become the official king, queen, or monarch of a country.
Exemplos
- She ascended to the throne at the age of twenty-six.
- The prince will ascend to the throne when his father abdicates.
ascend the throne
1/əsˈɛnd ðə θɹˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
formal
take the throne as ruler
To take the throne and begin to rule as king or queen.
Exemplos
- Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952.
- The young king ascended the throne after a long period of political unrest.
- He ascended the throne after his father's death.
- When she ascended the throne, many hoped for major reforms.