accelerate

US /ekˈsel.ɚ.eɪt/

UK /ekˈsel.ɚ.eɪt/

1.

begin to move more quickly

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The car began to accelerate as it entered the highway.

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The runner tried to accelerate in the final stretch of the race.

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speed up quicken hasten expedite hurry

2.

cause to happen sooner or more quickly

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The new policy aims to accelerate economic growth.

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Improved technology can accelerate the development of new medicines.

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expedite hasten quicken speed up advance

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acceleration