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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)
Derived Forms
- ˈԲDzԲ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ·sDz· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of ascension1
Example Sentences
It felt like we were witnessing the ascension of a star who’d light up Hollywood for decades.
Brook's ascension would bring issues in that he would not always be available because of his key role in the Test team.
“I’m Still Here’s” ascension into the best picture and lead actress races may be due to its overnight relevance.
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.
In past seasons, that description might have landed as a backhanded compliment — a “nice try” in the wake of some form-breaking comedy’s ascension as a critical darling.
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