The act of ascending; a motion upwards.
An increase, for example in popularity or hierarchy
The ascender height in a typeface.
The degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line; inclination; gradient; steepness
The way or means by which one ascends.
An eminence, hill, or high place.
The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.
The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.