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quicken

[kwik-uhn] / ˈkwɪk ən /
VERB
make faster; invigorate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accelerate expedite hasten promote revitalize revive spur step up stimulate strengthen
STRONG
activate actuate animate arouse awaken dispatch energize excite galvanize goad grow hurry impel incite increase innervate inspire kindle liven motivate move pique precipitate refresh rouse speed spring stir urge vitalize vivify
WEAK
innerve make haste shake up vivificate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decelerate discourage dissuade halt hinder hurt slow
STRONG
bore calm deaden decrease delay depress deter diminish disenchant lull prohibit quiet repress rest stop wait
WEAK
dull retard weaken

Example Sentences

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Inflation data are already showing elevated price pressures in the world’s biggest economy, and surging oil prices will only quicken the pace over the coming months.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The Chinese automotive parts manufacturer’s overseas revenue is set to quicken with fresh wins at Volkswagen, Toyota Motor, Honda Motor, and Renault.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The reopening has begun, and this should quicken the pace for a potential December rate cut, which is now seen as essentially a 50-50 tossup according to the FedWatch tool provided by CME.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

It could also quicken the pace of Bruins basketball.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

Which hits me a little and I quicken my step.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.