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   as·cen·sion

   /əˈsen(t)SH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the act of rising to an important position or a higher level: "his ascension to the ranks of pop star"
   • ▪ the ascent of Christ into heaven on the fortieth day after the Resurrection.

   Word Origin Middle English (referring to the ascent of Christ): via Old French from Latin ascensio(n-), from the verb ascendere (see ascend).

   Derivatives

   • 1. ascensional adjective

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   The meaning of ASCENSION is the act or process of ascending. How to use ascension in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASCENSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the process of rising to a position of higher importance, rank, or success: After his time in the US Army, Ashe continued his ascension in the world of tennis. His daughter's ascension to the speakership, a first for a woman, is a matter of great pride for him. formal. the action of climbing or moving upwards:

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Ascension, in Christian belief, the ascent of Jesus Christ into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection (Easter being reckoned as the first day). The Ascension represents the glorification and exaltation of Jesus following his death and Resurrection, as well as his return to God the Father.

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   Discover the meaning of Ascension in the Bible. Study the definition of Ascension with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.

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   Ascension, In Christian belief, the ascent of Jesus into heaven 40 days after the Resurrection. The Book of Acts relates that, after several appearances to the Apostles over a period of 40 days, Jesus was taken up in their presence and hidden behind a cloud, a symbol of God’s presence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASCENSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (əsenʃən ) 1. singular noun [with poss] In some religions, when someone goes to heaven, you can refer to their ascension to heaven. ...the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. ...the two-day holiday marking the Prophet's ascension to heaven. Synonyms: rise, rising, mounting, climb More Synonyms of ascension.

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   Ascension definition: the act of ascending; ascent. . See examples of ASCENSION used in a sentence.