accelerate

[ak-sel-uh-reyt] / ækˈsɛl əˌreɪt /

VERB

increase speed, timing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance expedite further hasten open up quicken spur step up stimulate

STRONG

drive dust forward gun hurry impel precipitate railroad rev roll tool

WEAK

fire up hammer on lay a patch lay rubber make tracks nail it peel rubber put on afterburners put pedal to metal rev up speed up step on the gas

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease check delay discourage halt hinder slow stop

STRONG

dissuade repress wait

WEAK

decelerate defer impede postpone retard slow down

Example Sentences

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Lawmakers in both parties have grown increasingly concerned that U.S. money and expertise are accelerating China’s advances in cutting-edge technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Energy Department in October unveiled a national strategy to accelerate the development of fusion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its losses have accelerated in line with a meltdown in crypto prices.

From Barron's

Policymakers must steer clear of legislative proposals that could artificially accelerate a reduction in consumer spending.

From Barron's

The accelerated depreciation rule is a stimulus for companies.

From Barron's

accelerate

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