Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for move upward

move upward

verb as in arise

Advertisement

Discover More

Example Sentences

He will move upward in society through opportunism and submissiveness.

The valve opens when the piston begins to move upward after the explosion has forced it to the bottom position.

This year, however, the frost was a fact, and the market began to move upward with surprising speed.

But we could see a small light low down on Knock-na-rea seven miles off, and it began to move upward over the mountain slope.

He looked to see if it was not fast in the carpet, and tried to raise it, but it refused to move upward, backward or forward.

We feel that we ought to move upward, but unseen weights press heavily upon us, and to rise seems impossible.

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for smile?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to move upward, such as: mount, rise, soar, ascend, climb, and jump.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement