The term 'move upward' can be expressed in a variety of ways. The crossword solutions for this term are ASCEND (6 letters), RISE (4 letters), CLIMB (5 letters), and ARISE (5 letters). ASCEND means to move up or go up, while RISE implies an increase in level or position. CLIMB is the act of moving up a steep surface, and ARISE is to move from a lower to a higher position. All of these words describe the same action of moving upward.