accelerate

[ak-sel-uh-reyt] / ækˈsɛl əˌreɪt /

VERB

increase speed, timing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance expedite further hasten open up quicken spur step up stimulate

STRONG

drive dust forward gun hurry impel precipitate railroad rev roll tool

WEAK

fire up hammer on lay a patch lay rubber make tracks nail it peel rubber put on afterburners put pedal to metal rev up speed up step on the gas

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease check delay discourage halt hinder slow stop

STRONG

dissuade repress wait

WEAK

decelerate defer impede postpone retard slow down

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This destructive behavior damages synapses, releases inflammatory molecules and accelerates neurodegeneration.

From Science Daily

The paper, "The evolution of cheaper workers facilitated larger societies and accelerated diversification in ants," was published in the journal Science Advances on December 19, 2025.

From Science Daily

"We're excited to accelerate Britain's leadership in the future of mobility, bringing another safe and reliable travel option to Londoners next year," it said of its Baidu partnership on Monday.

From BBC

And the tech sector cut jobs as companies accelerated investment in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

The announcements come as robotaxi rollouts are accelerating around the world, with companies competing to get a head start in regions like Asia and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

accelerate

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