quicken
13 synonyms and 0 antonyms for quicken, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something happen faster or more quickly.
Synonyms
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How to use quicken
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Etymology
Built from the old sense of "quick" meaning "alive" (as in "the quick and the dead") plus the verb-forming suffix "-en," so it originally meant "to bring to life."
Full origin of quicken →Frequently asked questions
What does “quicken” mean?
The word “quicken” means to make something happen faster or more quickly. In plain terms, to speed up, or to stir something into livelier action.
How do you pronounce “quicken”?
“Quicken” is pronounced KWIHKN (/ˈkwɪk(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “quicken” in a sentence?
Here is “quicken” used in a sentence: “The good news quickened her pace back to the office.”
What part of speech is “quicken”?
“Quicken” is a verb.
How many meanings does “quicken” have?
“Quicken” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something happen faster or more quickly.