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quicken
[ kwik-uhn ]
verb (used with object)
- to make more rapid; accelerate; hasten:
She quickened her pace.
- to give or restore vigor or activity to; stir up, rouse, or stimulate:
to quicken the imagination.
Synonyms: , ,
- to revive; restore life to:
The spring rains quickened the earth.
Synonyms:
verb (used without object)
- to become more active, sensitive, etc.:
This drug causes the pulse to quicken.
- to become alive; receive life.
- (of the mother) to enter that stage of pregnancy in which the fetus gives indications of life.
- (of a fetus in the womb) to begin to manifest signs of life.
quicken
/ ˈɪə /
verb
- to make or become faster; accelerate
her heartbeat quickened with excitement
he quickened his walk
- to impart to or receive vigour, enthusiasm, etc; stimulate or be stimulated
science quickens man's imagination
- to make or become alive; revive
- (of an unborn fetus) to begin to show signs of life
- (of a pregnant woman) to reach the stage of pregnancy at which movements of the fetus can be felt
Other Word Forms
- ܾIJ· noun
- ·ܾIJ verb
- ܲ·ܾIJԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The pace of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine is quickening.
The pace of diplomatic efforts to end the war is quickening but there is little clarity about where they are heading or whether they will succeed.
She said the technology had made it quicker and easier to make online content, which may have the unexpected effect of quickening the pace at which other social media users get annoyed by it.
They were referring to injunctions issued against President Trump during his first term, but the pace has quickened during the current term.
So there is an imperative to improve "the product" and quickening proceedings can only help.
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