The term 'MOVES UPWARD' can be expressed in three different ways: RISES (5 letters), Arises (6 letters), and ASCENDS (7 letters). All three words refer to the same action of moving upward, but with slight variations in meaning. 'RISE' is a verb that means to move from a lower to a higher position. 'ARISE' is also a verb that means to come into existence or to appear suddenly. Lastly, 'ASCEND' is a verb that means to move or climb up, especially to a higher level or position.