Accelerate
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British pronunciation/ɐksˈɛləɹˌe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/ækˈsɛɫɝˌeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "accelerate"

to accelerate
01

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

Transitive: to accelerate a vehicle or machine
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The pilot smoothly pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the airplane for takeoff.
The engineer fine-tuned the engine to accelerate the conveyor belt.
02

to increase the speed of movement; to move faster

Intransitive
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The sports car accelerated down the open highway, reaching an impressive speed in mere seconds.
The roller coaster began to climb, and anticipation built as riders knew it would soon accelerate down the thrilling descent.
03

to increase the velocity of something

Transitive: to accelerate a particle
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The physicist designed an experiment to study how magnetic fields can accelerate charged particles to high velocities.
In a particle accelerator, scientists use electromagnetic fields to accelerate subatomic particles to near-light speeds.
04

to rise in amount, rate, etc.

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As technological advancements continue, the demand for skilled programmers is expected to accelerate.
The company implemented strategic marketing initiatives that caused its sales to accelerate rapidly.

word family

acceler

Verb

accelerate

Verb

accelerated

Adjective

accelerated

Adjective

acceleration

Noun

acceleration

Noun

accelerative

Adjective

accelerative

Adjective
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