1 intr. move upwards; rise.
2 intr. a slope upwards. b lie along an ascending slope.
3 tr. climb; go up.
4 intr. rise in rank or status.
5 tr. mount upon.
6 intr. (of sound) rise in pitch.
7 tr. go along (a river) to its source.
8 intr. Printing (of a letter) have part projecting upwards.
Phrases and idioms:
ascend the throne become king or queen.
Etymology: ME f. L ascendere (as AD-, scandere climb)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.