quicken

verb
/ˈkwɪkən/

Meaning

to make or become faster; to accelerate

Example Sentences

His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.

Synonyms

accelerate, speed up, hasten, rush

Antonyms

slow down, decelerate, delay

Collocations

quicken pace, quicken pulse, quicken breathing, quicken the process

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