accelerate
/ækˈsɛl.ə.reɪt/
verb
- To increase speed, especially of a vehicle.
- She pressed the gas pedal and the car accelerated smoothly.
- The train accelerated as it left the station.
- The driver accelerated to merge onto the highway.
- To cause something to happen faster or sooner.
- Climate change is accelerating the melting of polar ice caps.
- Taking this course can accelerate your graduation.
- The new policy will accelerate the company's expansion into foreign markets.
- To increase in rate or amount over time.
- The spread of the virus accelerated in densely populated areas.
- Economic growth accelerated after the tax cuts.
- The heartbeat accelerates during exercise.
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