ascends, rises, goes up
1. to go up, to move upward
The smoke ascends into the sky.
A fumaça ascende para o céu.
2. to climb or mount
He ascends the mountain slowly.
Ele ascende a montanha lentamente.
3. to rise in rank, status, or power
She ascends to the throne.
Ela ascende ao trono.
4. to increase or go higher (in quantity, degree, or value)
Temperatures ascend during summer.
As temperaturas ascendem durante o verão.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ascender ao trono (ascend to the throne)
ascender em posição (rise in position)
ascender na carreira (advance in career)
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