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ascension
1[ uh-sen-shuhn ]
noun
- the Ascension, the bodily ascending of Christ from earth to heaven.
- (initial capital letter) Ascension Day.
Ascension
2[ uh-sen-shuhn ]
noun
- a British island in the S Atlantic Ocean: constituent part of St. Helena. 34 sq. mi. (88 sq. km).
ascension
1/ əˈɛʃə /
noun
- the act of ascending
- astronomy the rising of a star above the horizon
Ascension
2/ əˈɛʃə /
noun
- New Testament the passing of Jesus Christ from earth into heaven (Acts 1:9)
Ascension
3/ əˈɛʃə /
noun
- an island in the S Atlantic, northwest of St Helena: uninhabited until claimed by Britain in 1815. Pop: 884 (2010 est). Area: 88 sq km (34 sq miles)
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Derived Forms
- ˈԲDzԲ, adjective
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Other Word Forms
- ·sDz· adjective
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Origin of ascension1
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His ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts.
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It felt like we were witnessing the ascension of a star who’d light up Hollywood for decades.
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Brook's ascension would bring issues in that he would not always be available because of his key role in the Test team.
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“I’m Still Here’s” ascension into the best picture and lead actress races may be due to its overnight relevance.
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Nearly 15 years since his ascension into the upper echelons of pop and R&B music, Tesfaye no longer clings to his stage name and its pill-popping, party monster persona.
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