Synonyms for ascension
əˈsɛn ʃən

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1. Ascension, Ascension Day, Ascension of the Lord(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   rise, ascent, ascending, rising

2. rise, rising, ascent, ascension(noun)

   a movement upward

   "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"

   Synonyms:
   ascent, uprising, rising, emanation, acclivity, ascending, rebellion, rising slope, salary increase, revolt, boost, upgrade, climb, rise, advance, wage increase, lift, procession, insurrection, hike, wage hike, raise, cost increase

3. Ascension, Ascension of Christ(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   rise, ascent, ascending, rising

4. ascension(noun)

   (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon

   Synonyms:
   rise, ascent, ascending, rising

5. rise, ascent, ascension, ascending(noun)

   the act of changing location in an upward direction

   Synonyms:
   ascent, rising, emanation, acclivity, ascending, rising slope, salary increase, boost, upgrade, climb, rise, advance, wage increase, lift, procession, hike, wage hike, raise, cost increase

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1. Ascension(propernoun)

   entering heaven while still alive

   He made an ascension in the balloon to get a better view.

   Synonyms:
   translation, assumption

2. Ascension(propernoun)

   a holiday celebrating the Ascension of Jesus, 40 days after Easter.

   Synonyms:
   Ascension Day

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1. ascension(n.)

   Synonyms:
   rising, rise, ascent

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1. List of paraphrases for "ascension":

   ascent, climb, rise, enlightenment

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1. RJ Intindola – (Gandolfo):

   We rarely climb to the highest level of our expectations, because the ascension is limited by wisdom and knowledge.

2. Nathan Raab:

   It represents a great moment in American history that led to the ascension of an American president. It is a truly unique artifact.

3. RJ Intindola – (Gandolfo):

   Most, gleefully delight in your descent. And, are displeased and mock your ascension

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