Ascend (verb)

1. To go up or climb.
2. To rise or move toward the sky.
3. To reach a higher level or rank.

Origin:

From latin ascendere, from ad- ‘to’ + scandere ‘to climb’.

Examples:

1. The hikers began to ascend the mountain.
2. The hot air balloon began to ascend into the clouds.
3. He worked hard to ascend to the position of CEO.
4. Her talent helped her ascend to the top of her profession.
5. We could see the plane ascend into the sky from the airport.