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to accelerate
01
to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly
Transitive: to accelerate a vehicle or machine
Example
The pilot smoothly pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the airplane for takeoff.
The engineer fine-tuned the engine to accelerate the conveyor belt.
The driver accelerated the car to overtake the slow-moving vehicle ahead.
02
to increase the speed of movement; to move faster
Intransitive
Example
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.
As the rocket ascended, its engines continued to accelerate, pushing it further into the Earth's atmosphere.
03
to increase the velocity of something
Transitive: to accelerate a particle
Example
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.
The electric field between charged particles can accelerate electrons.
04
to rise in amount, rate, etc.
Intransitive
Example
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.
With the growing interest in sustainable energy, the adoption of solar power is likely to accelerate.
word family
acceler
Verb
accelerate
Verb
accelerated
Adjective
acceleration
Noun
accelerative
Adjective
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