Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make something happen or move faster.
Accelerate
/əkˈseləreɪt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The car began to accelerate as it entered the highway.
She decided to accelerate her studies to graduate early.
Market demand can accelerate production cycles rapidly.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word "accelerare," from "ad-" meaning to and "celerare" meaning hasten. First used in the English language in the early 16th century.
Usage Statistics:
3 mentions per 1 million words 
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