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Synonyms & Antonyms of quicken
1
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
- she eventually quickened her pace so she could keep up with the others
Synonyms for quicken
- accelerate,
- bundle,
- fast-track,
- hasten,
- hurry,
- rush,
- speed (up),
- whisk
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2
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
- the news that we'd head to Florida for Christmas quickened the children, who instantly began jumping for joy
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The first known use of quicken was in the 14th century
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