ascent
noun
an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement.
reascent
-
a word derived from
ascent.
Example Sentences
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The whole descent and reascent is made quickly, quietly, and, if possible, only once.
From Further Foolishness by Stephen Leacock
A messenger is sent to the lower regions to cause the release of Istar and the reascent of Tammuz.
From History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems by Allan Menzies
It is the purification, indeed, from material irrationality, and the mortal body; but the perfection, in consequence of being the resumption of our proper felicity, and a reascent to the divine likeness.
From Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato by Thomas Taylor
Often celestial visions of descending Angels compass you about with songs of praise; then, tearless, uncomplaining, must you watch them as they reascent the skies!
From Seraphita by Honoré de Balzac
He felt thankful at least that his plans called for no reascent of the hill later.
From The Triumph of John Kars A Story of the Yukon by Ridgwell Cullum
