Dictionary 1. (n.) Rising; ascent; as the Ascension of Christ from earth to heaven\.2. (n.) Specifically: The visible ascent of our Savior on the fortieth day after his resurrection. (Acts i. 9.) Also, Ascension Day. 3. (n.) An ascending or arising, as in distillation; also that which arises, as from distillation. Thesaurus anabasis apotheosis ascent assumption clamber climb climbing elevation escalade fountain gathering gush gyring up increase jet jump leap levitation mount mounting resurrection rise rising rocketing up saltation shooting up soaring spout spring spurt surge takeoff taking off the Ascension the Assumption translation upclimb upcoming updraft upgang upgo upgoing upgrade upgrowth uphill upleap uplift upping uprisal uprise uprising uprush upshoot upslope upsurge upsurgence upsweep upswing vault zooming |
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