accelerate
/əkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: accelerates · accelerating
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of.
Verb
Examples
to accelerate the growth of a plant, the increase of wealth, etc.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “accelerate” mean?
To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
Is “accelerate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.