quicken

The word “quicken” has 2 syllables: quick-en.

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪkən/.

What is synonym and antonym for quicken?

In the thesaurus, “quicken” has 11 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quicken along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quicken

accelerate
expedite
hasten
promote
revitalize
revive
rush
spur
step up
stimulate
strengthen

Antonyms for quicken

brake
damp
dampen
deaden
debilitate
decelerate
delay
discourage
dissuade
drain
dull
encumber
exhaust
halt
hamper
harass
hinder
hurt
impede
kill
restrain
retard
slow
undermine
weaken
wear
weary

Meanings of quicken

verb
1. To give life to; to animate, make alive, revive.
2. To come back to life, receive life.
3. To take on a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to be roused, excited.
4. Of a pregnant woman: to first feel the movements of the foetus, or reach the stage of pregnancy at which this takes place; of a foetus: to begin to move.
5. To make quicker; to hasten, speed up.
6. To become faster.
7. To shorten the radius of (a curve); to make (a curve) sharper.
noun
1. The European rowan, Sorbus aucuparia.

Example Sentences

A sense of urgency seemed to quicken as the deadline approached.
The sound of footsteps behind her seemed to quicken her pace.
A ray of hope seemed to quicken his heartbeat as he approached the finish line.
The arrival of spring seemed to quicken the pace of life in the small town.
His breathing began to quicken as he realized the gravity of the situation.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quicken, such as: accelerate, brake, damp, dampen, deaden, debilitate, decelerate.

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