Ascend

To ascend means to go up, like climbing a ladder or riding an elevator to a higher floor.

Examples

• As the hot air balloon began to ascend, we could see the entire city spread out below us.
• In science class, we learned how rockets ascend into space, leaving Earth behind to explore the stars.
• When the mountain climbers reach the top, they will ascend the steep path carefully to avoid slipping.

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