accelerating (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əkˈseləreɪt/

Definition

To increase in speed or rate.

Examples

• The new policy is expected to accelerate economic growth.

• As the car went downhill, it began to accelerate rapidly.

• We need to accelerate the production process to meet the deadline.

How to Use accelerating

accelerate by (prepositional phrase)

To increase speed or rate through a specific means. — "They hoped to accelerate the process by hiring more staff."

accelerate into (prepositional phrase)

To increase speed while moving towards a specific point. — "The car began to accelerate into the final turn of the race."

Synonyms of accelerating

Words with a similar meaning to accelerating:

• speed up
• quicken
• hasten
• expedite

Antonyms of accelerating

Words with the opposite meaning to accelerating:

• slow down
• decelerate
• curtail

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