Meaning & use
ascension
The act of rising to an important position, place, or level of power.
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Her ascension to the role of CEO surprised no one who had watched her career.
The king's ascension to the throne was celebrated with festivals across the country.
A note on using this word
Capitalized as 'Ascension,' the word refers specifically to the Christian belief that Jesus rose bodily into heaven.
Words with a similar meaning
riseelevation
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Words with an opposite meaning
descentdecline
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