stairs; stairway; staircase
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat