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ascend

/æskɛnd/ verb · British & US
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What does ascend mean?

verb

To move upward, either physically or metaphorically, often in a gradual or continuous manner. To rise to a higher position or level.

Example

"The hikers began to ascend the mountain at dawn, their headlamps casting a faint glow on the rocky terrain."

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