accelerate
/ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/
UK: /ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/
ꞮKSƐL · əɹeɪt (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
Etymology
First attested in the 1520s. Either from Latin accelerātus, perfect passive participle of accelerō (“to accelerate, hasten”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), formed from ad + celerō (“to hasten”), which is from celer (“quick”) (see celerity), or back-formation from acceleration.
Example Sentences
- "to accelerate the growth of a plant, the increase of wealth, etc."
- "The company plans to accelerate its growth with new marketing strategies."
- "She had to accelerate her work pace to meet the deadline."
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