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- DictionaryAc·cel·er·ate/əkˈseləˌrāt/
verb
- 1. (of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly: "the car accelerated toward her"
Aug 14, 2012 · The meaning of ACCELERATE is to move faster : to gain speed. How to use accelerate in a sentence.
to happen or make something happen sooner or faster: Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates. They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops. Opposite. decelerate. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Accelerate definition: to cause faster or greater activity, development, progress, advancement, etc., in. See examples of ACCELERATE used in a sentence.
to happen or make something happen sooner or faster: Inflation is likely to accelerate this year, adding further upward pressure on interest rates. They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops. Opposite. decelerate.
Definition of accelerate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Accelerate means to speed up. A car accelerates when you step on the gas. You can accelerate the process of getting a visa if you happen to know someone who works in the consulate.
accelerate in British English. (ækˈsɛləˌreɪt ) verb. 1. to go, occur, or cause to go or occur more quickly; speed up. 2. (transitive) to cause to happen sooner than expected. 3. (transitive) to increase the velocity of (a body, reaction, etc); cause acceleration.
