Noun: ascension
Pronunciation: (u’sen-shun)
Ascension meaning:
- A movement in upward direction
- In Astronomy, it is the rising of a star above the horizon
- The act of changing location in an upward direction
Synonyms: ascent, rise, ascending
Noun: Ascension
Ascension meaning:
- (New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection
- (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
Similar words: Ascension of Christ, Ascension Day, Ascension of the Lord
Quotations: David Graves – Oddly, for a group so enamored of patterns, local change ringers fail to see Houston’s ascension as part of a larger trend. Its chance that we all ended with them, individuals got interested in bells and decided this was what they wanted for their churches.
Diane Screnci – If the vibration met certain criteria, it caused Entergy to hold the reactor power ascension until their own engineers concluded they could go further. It’s safe for them to stay at their current power level. They’ll be completing that further analysis.
Jay Thayer – By holding at this power level, we are ensuring we maintain ample margins to ensure plant reliability. The power ascension process continues to be deliberate, measured and controlled. We will maintain the plant output at the current power plateau until the additional analysis is completed.
Ken Solomon – The transformational distribution partnership with DISH network marks the ascension of The Tennis Channel from ’emerging network’ to a member of the programming big leagues. When coupled with our cable deals with eight of the top 10 cable distribution organizations, it means that the world’s greatest tennis players, biggest tournaments and the lifestyle enjoyed by millions will be available to all who subscribe to DISH network’s America’s top 180 service.
Chris Amoroso – This is an incredible package of images and photographs that capture the career of Roger Federer. We have managed to capture the most prominent moments in Rogers career set at Grand Slam venues and other scenic settings. These images represent the finest efforts in sports photography, and give voice to the defining moments in Roger’s career and chronicle his ascension as the best tennis player of his time.
Sample sentences:
- I think of that as a swap. His ascension to the court would not change things.
- His ascension to the democratic leadership gives him a fresh start to take care of his political career.
- These practical will help you to reset your spirit to higher vibrations and ascension.
- The act talks about his ascension to the ministry of affairs.
- The ascension of women in society is good for everyone. This will bring balance.
- We all made ascension in the gas balloon to get a better view of the scenic beauty around.
- This instrument comprises of a slipping piece, screws acting on two slides where one acts in declination and the other in right ascension.
- Do you think that the ascension process is easy? Do affirmations work in reality? You need to understand that thoughts do not create reality.
- Mountaineers have been explaining their ascension of Mount Everest and how they have managed to escape from falling into the abyss.
- His ascension to that criminal lawyer will not help him in winning this case. He will be sentenced to death by judge for sure.