ascend

to go up or climb; to rise to a higher position or rank
A plane ascends into the sky; a leader ascends to the top post. News uses 'ascend the throne', 'ascend to power' and 'ascend the ladder' in politics and business.
ascend meaning in Hindi
ऊपर जाना या चढ़ना; ऊँचे पद पर पहुँचना
विमान आसमान में ascend करता है; नेता शीर्ष पद तक ascend करता है। ख़बरों में राजनीति और व्यापार में 'ascend the throne', 'ascend to power' और 'ascend the ladder' आता है।
Examples
- The new chief minister ascended to the post after a bitter leadership contest within the party.पार्टी के भीतर कड़े नेतृत्व संघर्ष के बाद नए मुख्यमंत्री इस पद पर पहुँचे (ascend)।
- The climbers began to ascend the final ridge before dawn.पर्वतारोहियों ने भोर से पहले आख़िरी चोटी पर चढ़ना शुरू किया।
Synonyms & antonyms
Memory trick
A-SCEND: think of an elevator that SENDs you UP, A-way to the top.
💡 Did you know?
The word 'ascendancy' in politics means a position of dominant power, as in 'the party's ascendancy in the state'.
Word origin
From Latin 'ascendere' (to climb up), from 'ad-' (to) and 'scandere' (to climb).
Other meanings
verb To go up or climb; to rise to a higher position.
noun a position of power, influence or superiority over others; a rise to power
noun a position of power, influence or control over others
ascend meaning in other languages
| Hindi · हिन्दी | ऊपर जाना या चढ़ना; ऊँचे पद पर पहुँचना |
| Arabic · العربية | الصعود أو التسلق؛ الارتقاء إلى منصب أو رتبة أعلى |
| French · Français | monter ou grimper ; s'élever à une position ou un rang supérieur |
| Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesia | naik atau mendaki; naik ke posisi atau pangkat lebih tinggi |
| Chinese · 中文 | 上升或攀登;升到更高的职位或等级 |
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