ascent
noun
act of climbing/moving up
ADJ. gradual, slow
VERB + ASCENT make The climbers made their ascent of the mountain without oxygen.
PREP. ~ from the ascent from the valley| ~ to their ascent to the summit
upward path/slope
ADJ. steep | long
VERB + ASCENT climb climbing the steep ascent on to the plateau| to a steep ascent to the village
becoming more important or powerful
ADJ. rapid | gradual | ~ to her rapid ascent to power
