ascend

/əˈsɛnd/verb
Middle School
1

To move upward, to fly, to soar.

2

To slope in an upward direction.

3

To go up.

4

To succeed a ruler on (the throne).

5

To rise; to become higher, more noble, etc.

6

To trace, search or go backwards temporally (e.g., through records, genealogies, routes, etc.).

7

To become higher in pitch.

8

To cease being an incel, generally by losing one's virginity and engaging in sexual intercourse, or by forming a romantic relationship.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing