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Accelerate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Cause to move faster; "He accelerated the car".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The new policy was designed to accelerate economic growth in the region by attracting foreign investment.
  • To accelerate the pace of the hike, we took a more direct route up the mountain.
  • She accelerated the bike as she approached the downhill slope, feeling the rush of speed and excitement.
  • He depressed the pedal and accelerated the motorcycle to its top speed on the open road.
  • The coach advised the team to accelerate their training to prepare for the upcoming tournament.

Synonyms

  • Speed
  • Speed Up

Antonyms

  • Decelerate

Hypernyms

  • Alter
  • Modify

Related Words

  • Acceleration (noun)
  • Acceleratory (adjective)
  • Accelerative (adjective)
  • Accelerator (noun)

Meaning 2

Move faster; "The car accelerated".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The driver pressed the gas pedal to accelerate through the intersection.
  • As she gained confidence, her speech began to accelerate into a steady stream.
  • The company's profits will accelerate if they successfully launch the new product line.
  • New technology is expected to accelerate the rate of medical breakthroughs in the coming years.
  • When the manager gave his team the green light, their project began to accelerate quickly.

Synonyms

  • Speed Up
  • Speed
  • Quicken

Antonyms

  • Decelerate

Hypernyms

  • Deepen

Hyponyms

  • Brisken
  • Brisk Up

Related Words

  • Acceleratory (adjective)
  • Accelerative (adjective)
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