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Quickens Meaning in English

word · lemma: quicken

ˈkwɪkənz
KWIK-enz
kwˈɪkənz
kwik-ENZ

التعريف

To make something happen faster or to become faster. In older or literary English, it can also mean to come to life or start moving.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

More formal or literary than 'speeds up.' Commonly used in writing about emotions, processes, or heartbeats ("her heart quickens"). Rare in casual conversation. Not used for vehicles (use 'accelerate' or 'speed up').

جمل نموذجية

Her heart quickens when she hears good news.

basic

The pace quickens as the game goes on.

basic

The wind quickens and the leaves start to fly.

basic

My pulse quickens whenever I see her smile.

natural

Excitement in the crowd quickens as the band comes on stage.

natural

As deadlines approach, the pace of work always quickens.

natural