ascend
/əˈsɛnd/
as · cend
ə · ˈsɛnd
English Definition
v. to climb or go up
Significado en Español
ascender, subir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
leo lên, đi lên
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Example Sentence
The balloon began to ascend into the sky.
气球开始升上天空。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
as(up)+cend(climb)= ascend
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for “ascend”?
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A
descend
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B
rise
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C
fall
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D
sink
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B — rise.
“ascend” means v. to climb or go up
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The hot-air balloon began to slowly ______ into the clear morning sky.
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A
descend
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B
sink
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C
plunge
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D
ascend
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D — ascend.
“ascend” means v. to climb or go up
Common questions about “ascend”
What does “ascend” mean?
ascend — v. to climb or go up. In Chinese: 上升，攀登.
How do you pronounce “ascend”?
ascend is pronounced /əˈsɛnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: as · cend.
How do you use “ascend” in a sentence?
The balloon began to ascend into the sky. (气球开始升上天空。)
What are synonyms for “ascend”?
rise, climb, mount, soar — all close in meaning to ascend (v. to climb or go up).
Is “ascend” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. ascend appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ascend”?
as(up)+cend(climb)= ascend
