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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
accelerates, accelerating, accelerated |
| definition 1: |
to increase the speed or rate of.
The driver accelerated his sports car to see just how fast it could go.
- synonyms:
- speed up
- antonyms:
- check, slow
- similar words:
- race, skyrocket, spur, urge
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| definition 2: |
to increase the speed or rate of something.
She accelerated in order to pass the slower driver.- similar words:
- race, skyrocket
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| related words: |
hasten, increase, intensify, soar |
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| derivation: |
accelerative (adj.) |
Word Builder: accelerate +