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accelerate
[ak-sel-uh-reyt]
verb (used with object)
to cause faster or greater activity, development, progress, advancement, etc., in.
to accelerate economic growth.
to hasten the occurrence of.
to accelerate the fall of a government.
Mechanics., to change the velocity of (a body) or the rate of (motion); cause to undergo acceleration.
to reduce the time required for (a course of study) by intensifying the work, eliminating detail, etc.
verb (used without object)
to move or go faster; increase in speed.
to progress or develop faster.
accelerate
/ ækˈsɛləˌreɪt /
verb
to go, occur, or cause to go or occur more quickly; speed up
(tr) to cause to happen sooner than expected
(tr) to increase the velocity of (a body, reaction, etc); cause acceleration
Other Word Forms
- accelerable adjective
- acceleratedly adverb
- overaccelerate verb
- reaccelerate verb
- self-accelerating adjective
- unaccelerated adjective
- accelerative adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of accelerate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of accelerate1
Example Sentences
He said the aim was to use AI to "accelerate" learning and "promote curiosity".
Homelessness Minister Alison McGovern described the figures as "heartbreaking" and said the government was "accelerating efforts to tackle the root causes of homelessness".
“NATCA has consistently warned that the controller staffing shortage leaves the system vulnerable, and today’s events underscore the urgent need to accelerate training and hiring,” the union said in a statement to The Times.
“AMD’s leadership in high-performance chips will enable us to accelerate progress and bring the benefits of advanced AI to everyone faster.”
Drones were also seen over neighbouring Norway and Germany, prompting European leaders to accelerate discussions about strengthening air defences.
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