Cool MateMeaning of Accelerate
to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier
In simple words: To go faster or make something go faster.
Accelerate in a sentence
- The company aims to accelerate the development of new technologies.
- You must accelerate the process if you want to meet the deadline.
- As the vehicle began to accelerate, I felt the pressure push me back into my seat.
- To win the race, the driver had to accelerate faster than his competitors.
- The government implemented changes to accelerate economic growth.
- During the meeting, they discussed ways to accelerate team performance.
How to use Accelerate
Used in both formal and casual contexts, often related to speed, processes, or improvements. Not typically used in very informal conversation.
Grammar pattern
accelerate + object
Memory hint
Think 'a-sell-er-eight' — imagine a fast car selling its speed.
Related words
Collocations with Accelerate
Opposites of Accelerate
- decelerate
- slow down
Common mistakes with Accelerate
- Confused with 'decelerate' (which means to slow down).
- Using 'accelerate' without an object when it should have one.
- Incorrectly assuming it can only apply to vehicles.
Accelerate appears in
Accelerate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تسريع
زيادة السرعة أو جعل شيء ما يزيد سرعته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গতি বাড়ানো, ত্বরান্বিত করা
দ্রুত হওয়া বা কিছু দ্রুত করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Beschleunigen
Schneller werden oder etwas schneller machen.
- SpanishEspañol
Acelerar
Ir más rápido o hacer que algo vaya más rápido.
- Persianفارسی
سرعت بخشیدن، شتاب دادن
سریعتر رفتن یا کاری کردن که چیزی سریعتر بره.
- FrenchFrançais
Accélérer
Aller plus vite ou faire aller quelque chose plus vite.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तेज़ करना, गति बढ़ाना
तेज़ चलना या किसी चीज़ को तेज़ करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Accelerare
Andare più veloce o far andare qualcosa più veloce.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Acelerar
Ir mais rápido ou fazer algo ir mais rápido.
- RussianРусский
Ускорять
Делать что-то быстрее или заставлять что-то идти быстрее.
- Urduاردو
تیز کرنا، رفتار بڑھانا
تیز ہونا یا کسی چیز کو تیز کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
加速
变得更快或让某事变得更快。
More words like Accelerate
- Advance
- Boost
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Accelerate
What does Accelerate mean?
To go faster or make something go faster.
What is the definition of Accelerate?
to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier
How do you use Accelerate in a sentence?
The company aims to accelerate the development of new technologies.
Can you give another example of Accelerate?
You must accelerate the process if you want to meet the deadline.
What are synonyms for Accelerate?
Common alternatives include hasten, speed up, quicken, advance, boost.
What is the opposite of Accelerate?
Opposite meanings include decelerate, slow down.
What words go with Accelerate?
It commonly pairs with dramatically, greatly, rapidly, hard, quickly, smoothly.
What are common mistakes when using Accelerate?
Confused with 'decelerate' (which means to slow down). Using 'accelerate' without an object when it should have one. Incorrectly assuming it can only apply to vehicles.
How do you pronounce Accelerate?
US: /["/əkˈseləreɪt/","/əkˈseləreɪts/","/əkˈseləreɪtɪd/","/əkˈseləreɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əkˈseləreɪt/","/əkˈseləreɪts/","/əkˈseləreɪtɪd/","/əkˈseləreɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Accelerate?
Used in both formal and casual contexts, often related to speed, processes, or improvements. Not typically used in very informal conversation.
What CEFR level is Accelerate?
"Accelerate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.