to move, climb, or go upward; mount; rise

The airplane ascended into the clouds.

to slant upward.

to rise to a higher point, rank, or degree; proceed from an inferior to a superior degree or level

to ascend to the presidency.

to go toward the source or beginning; go back in time.

Music . to rise in pitch; pass from any tone to a higher one.

to go or move upward upon or along; climb; mount

to ascend a lookout tower; to ascend stairs.

to gain or succeed to; acquire

to ascend the throne.

verb

decline , descend , go down , lower

verb

arise , climb , escalate , float , fly , lift off , mount , move up , rise , scale , soar , sprout , take off , tower , lift , go up , advance , aspire , progress , slope up