ASCEND


Meaning of ASCEND in English

■ verb

1》 go up; climb or rise.

2》 rise in status.

3》 (of a voice or sound) rise in pitch.

Phrases

~ the throne become king or queen.

Origin

ME: from L. ~ere , from ad- 'to' + scandere 'to climb'.

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