ascend
verb (used without object)
to move, climb, or go upward; mount; rise.
have ascended
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present perfectof ascend.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In the games since, the Golden Bears have ascended to No. 133 in the NET rankings, improving the Cougs’ loss to Quad 2.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
Throughout the years, Michelin and its stars have ascended as a symbol of success and notoriety in the culinary world - some say akin to a film winning an Academy Award for Best Picture.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2022
If a crow comes and eats the rice, it means that your ancestors are well — they have ascended.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
Iga Swiatek of Poland and Anett Kontaveit of Estonia have ascended to new levels this year, and Floridian Coco Gauff could be a factor despite a still-erratic serve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2022
Then Prince Rhaegar would have ascended the Iron Throne, mayhaps to heal the realm.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
