Accelerate
/æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts10 letters
Definition of Accelerate
verb
- To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
- To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of.
"to accelerate the growth of a plant, the increase of wealth, etc."
- To cause a change of velocity.
- To hasten, as the occurrence of an event.
"to accelerate our departure"
- To enable a student to finish a course of study in less than normal time.
adjective
Anagrams of Accelerate
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
hastenquickenspeed upadvanceforwardexpeditefurther
ANTONYMS
decelerateretardunaccelerate