Ascend
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Pro Tip 1/2
Physical Movement
Use 'ascend' for physical movement upwards, like climbing stairs or hills. She began to ascend the staircase to reach the library.
Pro Tip 2/2
Slow Progress
'Ascend' often implies a gradual or effortful progression, not a sudden movement. The hikers took hours to ascend the steep path.