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accelerate
[ ak-sel-uh-reyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to cause faster or greater activity, development, progress, advancement, etc., in:
to accelerate economic growth.
- to hasten the occurrence of:
to accelerate the fall of a government.
- Mechanics. to change the velocity of (a body) or the rate of (motion); cause to undergo acceleration.
- to reduce the time required for (a course of study) by intensifying the work, eliminating detail, etc.
verb (used without object)
- to move or go faster; increase in speed.
- to progress or develop faster.
accelerate
/ æˈɛəˌɪ /
verb
- to go, occur, or cause to go or occur more quickly; speed up
- tr to cause to happen sooner than expected
- tr to increase the velocity of (a body, reaction, etc); cause acceleration
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adjective
- ˈپ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·İ·· adjective
- ·İ·e· adverb
- v··İ·ٱ verb overaccelerated overaccelerating
- a·İ·ٱ verb reaccelerated reaccelerating
- -·İiԲ adjective
- ܲa·İ·e adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of accelerate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of accelerate1
Example Sentences
“This is not the right way to get a pro-growth fiscal business environment that accelerates job growth.”
A higher level, or longer period, of exposure is believed to accelerate the progression of the disease.
Jack in the Box unveiled its “Jack on Track” plan Wednesday, which aims to accelerate cash flow and pay down its debt, according to a news release.
Her conundrum has lately been making me think about Daniel Shapiro's fascinating book, "Negotiating the Nonnegotiable," and his clear-eyed examination of the roles of tribalism and identity in accelerating conflict — and in ameliorating it.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has now announced she will be launching an "accelerated consultation" in May to improve the booking system and block bots from accessing tests.
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