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travel up, "We ascended the mountain"
The mountaineers slowly ascended the steep slope
2.
go back in order of genealogical succession
Inheritance may not ascend linearly
3.
become king or queen
She ascended to the throne after the King's death
4.
go along towards (a river's) source
The boat ascended the Delaware
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slope upwards
The path ascended to the top of the hill
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come up, of celestial bodies
Jupiter ascends
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derived forms
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1. Ascend / Past
ascended
2. Ascend / Third Person
ascends
3. Ascend / Present Participle
ascending
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