Synonyms for

Quicken

Verb / ˈkwɪkʌn / Another word for quicken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make something happen or progress faster; to become faster

Synonyms & similar words

vivify speed speedup whet recreate renovate decelerate reanimate animate revive invigorate accelerate repair revivify accelerate hasten rush facilitate expedite advance stimulate galvanize precipitate spur animate enliven rouse awaken arouse

Example sentences

  1. She took a sip of coffee to quicken her heartbeat before the race.
  2. The new manager hopes to quicken the production process.
  3. The sound of the thunder quickened my pace towards home.
  4. He tried to quicken his breathing to calm down.
  5. The medicine is supposed to quicken the healing process.

Quotes

  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. - Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • “Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.” - Groucho Marx
  • “The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.” - C.S. Lewis

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