Meaning
rise, ascent
- the process of rising to power, fame, or success
- a physical climb or ascent up a mountain or hill
In a sentence
Gli storici studiano la rapida ascesa al potere di quel leader.
Historians study that leader's rapid rise to power.
La sua ascesa professionale è stata favorita da un impegno costante.
Her career advancement was aided by constant dedication.
Nessuno poteva prevedere un'ascesa così travolgente per quella nuova azienda.
No one could foresee such an overwhelming rise for that new company.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ascesa | feminine · singular |
| ascese | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often contrasted with 'declino' (decline) or 'caduta' (fall), especially in history and politics.