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Wordabulary

ascend

Pronunciation
Verb B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

To move upward or climb higher.

"The climbers ascended the ridge slowly as the wind picked up."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

descend

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The climbers _____ the ridge slowly as the wind picked up."

Answer: ascend

In your own words, what does "ascend" mean?

To move upward or climb higher.

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