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Meaning of Accelerate
To increase the rate or speed of something.
Definitions
- To increase the rate or speed of something
- To cause something to happen or develop more quickly
- To increase the speed or velocity of an object or process
Etymology of Accelerate
The word "accelerate" comes from the Latin words "ac-" meaning "to" or "toward" and "celerare" meaning "to hasten" or "to speed"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of increasing speed or rate
Example Uses
- The company will accelerate production to meet the growing demand for their product
- The new policy aims to accelerate economic growth in the region
- The athlete's training regimen helped accelerate her recovery from injury