ascension
as-cen-sion
noun
In Christianity, the bodily ascent of Jesus Christ to heaven.
"The Ascension is celebrated forty days after Easter."
noun
The act of rising to a higher, more powerful position.
"His ascension to the throne was widely celebrated."
noun
The act or process of moving or climbing upwards.
"The balloon's slow ascension was mesmerising."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: rise, ascent, rising, ascending, Ascension Day, Ascension of the Lord, Ascension of Christ, Ascension of Jesus
Antonyms: fall