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ascent

noun

/əˈsɛnt/

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

rapid ascent

rise, climb, elevation, upward movement, progression

descent, decline, fall

steep ascent, rapid ascent, ascent to power, ascent of the mountain

The quality or state of being pure; freedom from contamination or sin.

A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.

the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time