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
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
Image of ascension
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- op-ed column
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- open a cage
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- open-access journal
- open a closet
- open a crack
- open a curtain
- open a document
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- open a file
- open a gallery
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- open a hatch
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- open-air bar