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quick·en
 quicken
- pronunciation:
- kwI
k
 n
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
quickened, quickening, quickens |
| definition 1: |
to make faster; accelerate.
She noticed the man was following her, and she quickened her stride.- synonyms:
- accelerate, speed up
- antonyms:
- slacken, slow
- similar words:
- expedite, hasten, hurry, rush
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| definition 2: |
to restore to vitality; stimulate, revive, or animate.
His presence quickened her feelings.- synonyms:
- animate, excite, revitalize, revive, stimulate
- antonyms:
- deaden, dull
- similar words:
- activate, arouse, awaken, bestir, energize, enliven, invigorate, kindle, move, provoke, restore, rouse, sharpen, stir, vivify
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| related words: |
advance, animate, awake, fleet, heat, precipitate, raise, smooth, spirit |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
quickened, quickening, quickens |
| definition 1: |
to become faster; speed up.
- synonyms:
- accelerate, speed up
- antonyms:
- slacken, slow
- similar words:
- hasten
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| definition 2: |
to become more lively, active, or vigorous.
- synonyms:
- revive
- similar words:
- arouse, awaken, rouse, stir
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| related words: |
cheer, glow, heat |
| derivation: |
quickener (n.) |
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