accelerate [verb]

Definition of accelerate:

cause to move faster

Synonyms of accelerate:

● Speed

● Speed up

● Expedite

● Hasten

● Quicken

● Accelerating

● Hurry

● Advance

● Faster


Opposite/Antonyms of accelerate:

● Decelerate

● Brake

● Slow

● Slow down

● Defer

● Hinder

● Impede

● Drag

● Retard


Sentence/Example of accelerate:

The principle of the cyclotron fails as particles accelerate close to the speed of light.