Word Meaning

accelerate definition and meaning

v. t. To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of; -- opposed to retard.
v. t. To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of; as, to accelerate the growth of a plant, the increase of wealth, etc.
v. t. To hasten, as the occurence of an event; as, to accelerate our departure.

Crossword clues for accelerate

- Advance faster
- Be responsible for rate increase
- Fast-track
- Go faster
- Increase speed
- Increase velocity
- Pile on the pace
- Quicken
- Speed up
- Step up