reascend

verb

re·​as·​cend (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsend How to pronounce reascend (audio)
reascended; reascending; reascends
1
transitive : to ascend (something) again
… recross the creek, reascend the ravine and gently descend on top of the ridge.Russell Helms
2
intransitive : to go up or rise from a lower level again
… it was most heartening to see Eddie Van Halen reascend to the throne of guitar god.Dave Gil de Rubio
And they noticed that the darkest day in December is exactly when the sun begins to reascend.Dana Wilde

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of reascend was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Reascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reascend. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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