ascend to — to rise to a higher position of power, status, or responsibility
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to rise to a higher position of power, status, or responsibility
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsend tuː/
Korean meaning: 높은 지위나 권력, 책임 있는 위치에 오르다
Korean pronunciation: 어**센**드 투
Example Sentences
- The intern somehow ascended to CEO in just five years - talk about climbing the corporate ladder!
- After years of dedication, she finally ascended to the position of department head.
- He ascended to fame so quickly that he forgot to bring his old friends along for the ride.
ascend to
VERB//əˈsend tuː//
to rise to a higher position of power, status, or responsibility
to rise to a higher position of power, status, or responsibility
Ascend to the crown, defend with honor, extend with courage!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'ascendere'에서 유래되었으며, 'ad-(~로 향하여)'와 'scandere(오르다)'가 결합된 형태입니다. 마치 계단을 하나씩 올라가듯 지위가 상승하는 모습을 표현합니다.
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📝Examples
“The intern somehow ascended to CEO in just five years - talk about climbing the corporate ladder!”
“After years of dedication, she finally ascended to the position of department head.”
“He ascended to fame so quickly that he forgot to bring his old friends along for the ride.”
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