DESCENSION Antonyms
Definition of DESCENSION
Best Opposite Words For DESCENSION
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| advancement | nounn | |||||||
noun • encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • gradual improvement or growth or development | ||||||||
| ascension | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movement upward; rise above the ground • (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter • (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon • (New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection • the act of changing location in an upward direction | ||||||||
| ascent | nounn | |||||||
noun • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • a movement upward; rise above the ground • the act of changing location in an upward direction | ||||||||
| elevation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the event of something being raised upward • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) • a raised or elevated geological formation • distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level) • (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump • drawing of an exterior of a structure • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something | ||||||||
| promotion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution • act of raising in rank or position • encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something • the advancement of some enterprise | ||||||||
| rise | verbv | |||||||
noun • a growth in strength or number or importance • the act of changing location in an upward direction • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • a movement upward; rise above the ground • the amount a salary is increased • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground • (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • an increase in cost • increase in price or value verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • rise to one's feet • rise up • come to the surface • come into existence; take on form or shape • move to a better position in life or to a better job • go up or advance • become more extreme • get up and out of bed • rise in rank or status • become heartened or elated • exert oneself to meet a challenge • take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance • increase in volume • come up, of celestial bodies • return from the dead | ||||||||
