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ACCELERATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Accelerate.

How to pronounce accelerate:

US

Accelerate - as a verb

Move faster

Example: "The car accelerated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quickenspeedspeed up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deepenintensify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decelerate

Cause to move faster

Example: "He accelerated the car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
speedspeed up
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decelerate

Accelerate - as an adjective

Accelerated; quickened; hastened; hurried.

Example Sentences

"You need to accelerate if you want to catch the train."
"The company plans to accelerate the development of its new product."
"Please accelerate your speed on the highway."
"We will need to accelerate our efforts to meet the deadline."
"The car suddenly accelerated when the traffic light turned green."
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Word Game Points

Is ACCELERATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, accelerate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACCELERATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ACCELERATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, accelerate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACCELERATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ACCELERATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, accelerate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACCELERATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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