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ascension
(əsenʃən)
1. singular noun [with poss]
In some religions, when someone goes to heaven, you can refer to their ascension to heaven.
...the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ.
...the two-day holiday marking the Prophet's ascension to heaven.
Synonyms: rise, rising, mounting, climb More Synonyms of ascension
2. singular noun [with poss]
The ascension of a person to a high rank or important position is the act of reaching this position.
[written] ...50 years after his ascension to the Cambodian throne. [+ to]
Synonyms: succession, taking over, assumption, inheritance More Synonyms of ascension
ascension in British English
(əˈsɛnʃən)
noun
1.
the act of ascending
2. astronomy
the rising of a star above the horizon
Derived forms
ascensional (asˈcensional) adjective
Ascension in British English 1
(əˈsɛnʃən)
noun
New Testament
the passing of Jesus Christ from earth into heaven (Acts 1:9)
Ascension in British English 2
(əˈsɛnʃən)
noun
an island in the S Atlantic, northwest of St Helena: uninhabited until claimed by Britain in 1815. Pop: 884 (2010 est). Area: 88 sq km (34 sq miles)
Ascension in American English
(əˈsɛnʃən)
small island in the S Atlantic: part of the British territory of St. Helena: 34 sq mi (88 sq km); pop. 1,100
Word origin
so named because discovered on Ascension Day (1501)ascension in American English
(əˈsɛnʃən)
noun
1.
the act of ascending; ascent
2. [A-]
Ascension Day
Idioms:
the Ascension
Derived forms
ascensional (asˈcensional) adjective
Word origin
ME ascensioun < OFr ascension < L ascensio, a rising < pp. of ascendere, ascendImage ofascension
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Examples of 'ascension' in a sentenceascension
1 (noun)
Definition
the act of ascending
the first gas balloon ascension
Synonyms
rise
the prospect of another rise in interest rates
rising
mounting
climb
ascending
ascent
The elevator began its slow ascent.
moving upwards
2 (noun)
fifteen years after his ascension to the throne
Synonyms
succession
She is now seventh in line of succession to the throne.
taking over
assumption
He is calling for `a common assumption of responsibility'.
inheritance
elevation
entering upon
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ascent
Definition
the act of ascending
The elevator began its slow ascent.
Synonyms
rise,
rising,
climb,
ascension,
upward movement
in the sense of assumption
Definition
the act of assuming power or possession
He is calling for `a common assumption of responsibility'.
Synonyms
taking on,
managing,
handling,
shouldering,
putting on,
taking up,
takeover,
acquisition,
undertaking,
embracing,
acceptance,
adoption,
entering upon
Nearby words ofascension
- ascend
- ascendancy
- ascendant
- ascension
- ascent
- ascertain
- ascetic
Synonyms of 'ascension'
ascension
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