Definitions

quicken

[kwik-uhn] / ˈkwɪk ən /

VERB

make faster; invigorate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerate expedite hasten promote revitalize revive spur step up stimulate strengthen

STRONG

activate actuate animate arouse awaken dispatch energize excite galvanize goad grow hurry impel incite increase innervate inspire kindle liven motivate move pique precipitate refresh rouse speed spring stir urge vitalize vivify

WEAK

innerve make haste shake up vivificate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decelerate discourage dissuade halt hinder hurt slow

STRONG

bore calm deaden decrease delay depress deter diminish disenchant lull prohibit quiet repress rest stop wait

WEAK

dull retard weaken

Example Sentences

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Adobe tried to assuage some concerns last week when it released an AI agent platform called CX Enterprise, which is designed to help companies boost sales, improve customer experience, and quicken time-intensive tasks.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Inflation data are already showing elevated price pressures in the world’s biggest economy, and surging oil prices will only quicken the pace over the coming months.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

However, exchange rates are a critical factor, and should yen weakness quicken during the January-March period, this timing could be brought forward, Citi adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

The reopening has begun, and this should quicken the pace for a potential December rate cut, which is now seen as essentially a 50-50 tossup according to the FedWatch tool provided by CME.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

“Come along, my little Lotus, quicken your hoofbeats. It is not every day we may walk with one so young and wise. Though indeed, I believe he is trying to run away from us.”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

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