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Accelerate

🔄 Synonyms of "Accelerate"

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WordDefinition
speednounThe state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
quickenverbSenses relating to life or states of activity.
speed upverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To accelerate; to increase speed.

↔️ Antonyms of "Accelerate"

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WordDefinition
retardverb(offensive, dated) A person with mental retardation.
slowverbTaking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
decelerateverb(intransitive) To go slower.
slow downverb(transitive) To reduce the velocity, speed, or tempo of something.
slow upverb(idiomatic, colloquial) To slow; to slow down; to decelerate.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Accelerate"

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WordDefinition
speed upverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To accelerate; to increase speed.
speedverbThe state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
quickenverbSenses relating to life or states of activity.
expeditedArranged, executed or dispatched quickly or more efficiently.
expediteverb(transitive) To accelerate the progress of.
expeditiousFast, prompt, speedy.
speedingnounTravelling very fast; moving at speed.
expeditiouslyIn an expeditious manner, quickly.
rapidnounVery swift or quick.
speedyverbProceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.
hastenverb(intransitive) To move or act in a quick fashion.
quicklyRapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition.
promptverb(transitive) To initiate; to cause or lead to.
hurryverb(intransitive) To do things quickly.
precipitateverb(transitive) To make something happen suddenly and quickly.
pushverb(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
propelverb(transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
boostverbSomething that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.
enhanceverbTo augment or make something greater.
promoteverb(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.

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