Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accelerate
verb
/əkˈsɛl.ə.reɪt/
Definition
To increase in speed or to cause something to happen faster.
Examples
- She pressed the gas pedal to accelerate the car.
- Economic growth can accelerate when there is increased investment.
- The athlete trains regularly to accelerate her performance.
Meaning
Accelerate refers to the process of speeding up an action or a process.
Synonyms
- hasten
- quicken
- speed up
