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Another word for ascent

ascent Synonyms

ascent

n.

Rising
climbing, mounting, ascension; see rise 1.
Upgrade
incline, slope, acclivity; see grade 1.

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Another word for ascent

noun

The act of rising or moving upward:
ascension, rise, rising. See rise
The act of moving upward on or along:
ascension, climb. See rise
An upward slope:
acclivity, rise. See rise

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The temperature was in the high teens but as the sun began its ascent it felt far warmer.
The ascent of Fuji presents no difficulties.
The ascent of Ben Ledi is commonly made from the town.
During the second stage small increments of magnetizing force are attended by relatively large increments of magnetization, as is indicated by the steep ascent of the curve.
The Japanese regard it as a sacred mountain, and numbers of pilgrims make the ascent in midsummer.

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