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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Social media has accelerated the process, allowing extremist narratives to spread quickly and widely.

From The Wall Street Journal

But without significant rain in the forecast for the rest of the month, the hot weather is likely to accelerate fuels drying out, Lewis said.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Fed’s job is to minimize the risk of the worst-possible outcome, which would be accelerating prices above target,” Weinberg wrote in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch

In a few days leading up to the war, Iran accelerated exports from Kharg Island to near record levels, loading more than two million barrels daily.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rivian has emphasized configuration simplicity and a controlled ramp to accelerate quality, reduce complexity, and build early momentum.

From Barron's

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