ascension (Meaning)

Wordnet

ascension (n)

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

a movement upward

(New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection

(astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon

the act of changing location in an upward direction

Webster

ascension (n.)

The act of ascending; a rising; ascent.

Specifically: The visible ascent of our Savior on the fortieth day after his resurrection. (Acts i. 9.) Also, Day.

An ascending or arising, as in distillation; also that which arises, as from distillation.

ascension Sentence Examples

  1. The ascension of the hot air balloon was a sight to behold as it gracefully rose into the sky.
  2. Christians celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven forty days after his resurrection.
  3. The astronaut experienced a sense of awe during the spacecraft's ascension into orbit.
  4. The ascension of the new monarch was marked by elaborate ceremonies and festivities.
  5. With each step, she felt a sense of ascension as she climbed higher up the mountain trail.
  6. The ascension of the corporate ladder required dedication and hard work.
  7. The ascension of the political party to power signaled a significant shift in the country's leadership.
  8. As the sun began its ascension over the horizon, the world slowly came to life.
  9. The ascension of the elevator to the top floor was swift and smooth.
  10. The ascension of the artist's career came after years of struggle and perseverance.

FAQs About the word ascension

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter, a movement upward, (New Testament) the rising of the b

climb,ascent, soar,rising, rise, increase, takeoff, hike, uptrend, upheaval

fall, sinking, descent, plunge, drop, drop, dive, dip, plunge, dive

The ascension of the hot air balloon was a sight to behold as it gracefully rose into the sky.

Christians celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven forty days after his resurrection.

The astronaut experienced a sense of awe during the spacecraft's ascension into orbit.

The ascension of the new monarch was marked by elaborate ceremonies and festivities.