quickens
The word “quickens” has 2 syllables: quick-ens.
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪkənz/.
What is synonym and antonym for quickens?
In the thesaurus, “quickens” has 14 synonyms and 30 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quickens along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quickens
- accelerate
- accelerates
- expedite
- hasten
- promote
- pushes
- revitalize
- revive
- rushes
- spur
- step up
- stimulate
- stimulates
- strengthen
Antonyms for quickens
- brakes
- dampens
- damps
- deadens
- debilitates
- decelerate
- decelerates
- discourage
- dissuade
- drains
- dulls
- enervates
- exhausts
- halt
- harasses
- hinder
- hinders
- hurt
- impedes
- inhibits
- kills
- restrains
- retards
- saps
- slow
- slows
- undermines
- weakens
- wearies
- wears
Meanings of quickens
- verb
- To give life to; to animate, make alive, revive.
- To come back to life, receive life.
- To take on a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to be roused, excited.
- 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.
- To make quicker; to hasten, speed up.
- To become faster.
- To shorten the radius of (a curve); to make (a curve) sharper.
- noun
- A weed, quitch.
Example Sentences
- As the race progresses, his pace quickens, leaving his competitors behind.
- The anticipation of the approaching holiday quickens the children's excitement.
- With each step, her heartbeat quickens as she nears the finish line.
- The scent of spring flowers quickens memories of warmer days and brighter skies.
- The rhythm of the music gradually quickens, encouraging dancers to move with more energy.
On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quickens, such as: accelerate, accelerates, brakes, dampens, damps, deadens, debilitates.
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