nounformalless common
The act of moving up to a more important position or a higher level.
Her ascension to power surprised everyone.
Common phrases & grammar
ascension to power · rapid ascension
American English
How to pronounce ascension
nounB2
uhSEHNshn
/əˈsɛn.ʃn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
The act of moving up to a more important position or a higher level.
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nounformalless common
In Christianity, the event when Jesus rose to heaven after his resurrection.
The Ascension is celebrated forty days after Easter.
Common phrases & grammar
the Ascension of Jesus · Feast of the Ascension