Ascent and Raise

Ascent

Ascent noun - The act or an instance of rising or climbing up.
Usage example: our plane broke through some heavy low clouds during its ascent and leveled off once we were above them

Raise is a synonym for ascent. In some cases you can use "Raise" instead the word "Ascent" as a noun or a verb.

Raise

Raise noun - An upward slope or grade (as in a road).

Ascent is a synonym for raise. You can use "Ascent" instead a noun "Raise".

Nearby Words: raised, raising

How words are described

quick quick ascent quick raise
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