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accelerate
to begin moving or happening faster
Synonyms
- hasten
- quicken
- speed
Antonyms
- decelerate
- slow
accelerate in a sentence
The bicycle accelerated as it rolled down the gentle hill.
The runners accelerated when they reached the final part of the race.
Where it comes from
From Latin accelerare 'to hasten'
Memory hook
An ACCELERATOR makes a vehicle go faster.
Read it in context
- The Gazette's Hidden Reports History
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