accelerate
word
Definition
To move faster or to make something happen more quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and technical; common in science, driving, economics. Used for physical speed ('accelerate the car'), but also metaphorically ('accelerate growth'). Not used for people starting to run (use 'speed up' or 'hurry').
Spanish: acelerarPortuguese (BR): acelerarPortuguese (PT): acelerarChinese (Simplified): 加速Chinese (Traditional): 加速Hindi: तेज़ करनाArabic: يسرعBengali: বেগ বাড়ানো - ত্বরান্বিত করাRussian: ускорять - ускорятьсяJapanese: 加速するVietnamese: tăng tốcKorean: 가속하다Turkish: hızlandırmak - ivme kazandırmakUrdu: تیزی دینا - تیز ہوناIndonesian: mempercepat
Example Sentences
The car began to accelerate on the highway.
basic
Scientists are trying to accelerate the process.
basic
You should accelerate if you want to catch the green light.
basic
We need to accelerate our efforts to finish before the deadline.
natural
His investments helped accelerate the company’s growth.
natural
The coach told the runners to accelerate in the last lap.
natural