rise to power

/raɪz tu ˈpaʊər/
/raɪz tu ˈpaʊə/
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Other forms: rises to power

Definitions of rise to power
  1. noun
    the act of attaining or gaining access to a new office or right or position (especially the throne)
    synonyms: accession
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    type of:
    attainment
    the act of achieving an aim
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