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UK/["/əkˈseləreɪt/","/əkˈseləreɪts/","/əkˈseləreɪtɪd/","/əkˈseləreɪtɪŋ/"]/US/["/əkˈseləreɪt/","/əkˈseləreɪts/","/əkˈseləreɪtɪd/","/əkˈseləreɪtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning 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

Synonyms for Accelerate

Opposites of Accelerate

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.

Compare Accelerate with Advance, Boost

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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.