speed

speed up

verb

Definition of SPEED

to cause to move or proceed fast or faster <we have to speed up production if we are ever going to make the deadline>

Synonyms accelerate, bundle, fast-track, hasten, quicken, rush, speed (up), whisk

Related Words drive, goad, prod, propel, push, race, spur, stir, urge; aid, dispatch, ease, encourage, expedite, facilitate

Near Antonyms delay, encumber, fetter, hamper, hinder, hobble, hold back, hold up, impede, interfere (with), manacle, rein (in), restrain, shackle, tie up, trammel; arrest, check, stall, stay, still, stop

Antonyms brake, decelerate, retard, slow (down)