quicken Definition
- 1to make something happen faster or to become faster
- 2to become more active or full of life
Using quicken: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quicken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The new measures are designed to quicken the pace of economic growth.
Example
The sound of the approaching footsteps quickened her heartbeat.
Example
The warm weather quickened the growth of the plants.
quicken Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for quicken
- accelerate
- hasten
- revitalize
- speed up
- stimulate
Antonyms for quicken
- decelerate
- slow down
Phrases with quicken
an increase in speed or rate of progress
Example
The company's quickening pace of innovation has led to several successful product launches.
an increase in heart rate, often due to excitement or anxiety
Example
The thought of skydiving caused a quickening of his pulse.
quickening of the senses
an increase in sensitivity or awareness, often due to heightened emotions or anticipation
Example
The anticipation of the concert caused a quickening of her senses.
Origins of quicken
from Old English 'cwician', meaning 'to come to life'
Summary: quicken in Brief
To 'quicken' [ˈkwɪkən] means to make something happen faster or to become faster, or to become more active or full of life. It can refer to the acceleration of economic growth, the quickening of one's heartbeat due to approaching footsteps, or the quickening of plant growth due to warm weather. 'Quickening' can also refer to an increase in pace, pulse, or senses.
