CEFR B1

accelerate quickly

verb phrase

Meaning

To increase in speed or rate at a faster pace than usual.

Examples

The company's profits began to accelerate quickly after the new product launch.
As the storm approached, the wind started to accelerate quickly, whipping trees back and forth.

Synonyms: speed up, hasten, quicken, expedite

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accelerate quickly (B1)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: ˈæk.sɛl.ə.reɪt ˈkwɪk.li

Definition

To increase in speed or rate at a faster pace than usual.

Examples

The company's profits began to accelerate quickly after the new product launch.
As the storm approached, the wind started to accelerate quickly, whipping trees back and forth.

How to Use accelerate quickly

accelerate to (prepositional phrase): To increase speed to reach a certain level or speed. — "The car accelerated to over 100 miles per hour."
accelerate by (prepositional phrase): To increase speed by a specific amount or factor. — "The engine's power allowed it to accelerate by 20% in just a few seconds."

Synonyms of accelerate quickly

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