Cohesion, along with adhesion (attraction between unlike molecules), helps explain phenomena such as meniscus, surface tension and capillary action. Mercury in a glass flask is a good example of the effects of the ratio between cohesive and adhesive forces.
Definition of aspire for English Language Learners : to want to have or achieve something (such as a particular career or level of success) ASPIRE Defined for Kids
Definition of ascend. intransitive verb. 1a : to move upward the balloon ascendedb : to slope upward The path ascends through the woods. 2a : to rise from a lower level or degree ascend to powerb : to go back in time or in order of genealogical succession. transitive verb.