Ascension
Related Definitions
[n] the act of changing location in an upward direction
[n] (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon
[n] (New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his resurrection
[n] a movement upward; "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"
[n] (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
Related Terms
anabasis, apotheosis, ascent, assumption, clamber, climb, climbing, elevation, escalade, fountain, gathering, gush, gyring up, increase, jet, jump, leap, levitation, mount, mounting, resurrection, rise, rising, rocketing up, saltation, shooting up, soarin