reascend

verb

re·as·cend (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsend

reascended; reascending; reascends

transitive : to ascend (something) again

… recross the creek, reascend the ravine and gently descend on top of the ridge.—

Russell Helms

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

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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“Reascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reascend. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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