B2verbsciencebusiness
US/əkˈsel.ə.reɪt/
UK/əkˈsel.ə.reɪt/
to go faster or to make something happen more quickly
In context
The car accelerated quickly as soon as the light turned green.
New technology could accelerate the spread of useful information.
Economic growth began to accelerate after the reforms.
Words that go with accelerate
verb + adverb
- accelerate rapidlyPrices began to accelerate rapidly.
verb + noun
- accelerate growthLower taxes may accelerate growth.
- accelerate the processExtra staff will accelerate the process.
- accelerate changeThe internet has accelerated change in many jobs.
- accelerate recoveryRest can accelerate recovery after an injury.
verb + preposition
- accelerate toThe train accelerated to 200 kilometers per hour.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The process will accelerate up soon.Correct: The process will accelerate soon.