Ascending is a verb that means moving upwards or growing greater in value or importance. There are several synonyms for this word that convey similar meanings. To climb, rise, mount, and escalate are all synonyms for ascending that refer to moving upwards in a physical or metaphorical sense. Increasing, rising, advancing, and progressing are also synonyms that describe growth or improvement. Moving up, soaring, scaling, and surging are synonyms that suggest rapid or powerful upward movement. Finally, upgrading, elevating, promoting, and aggrandizing are synonyms for ascending that describe a change in status or progress towards a higher level.