Quicken Synonyms and Antonyms

kwĭkən
To hasten or cause to hasten
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. accelerate
  2. speed-up
  3. hurry
  4. speed
Antonyms:
  1. check
  2. hinder
  3. impede
  4. obstruct
  5. retard
  6. slow
  7. decelerate
  8. weaken
  9. dull
To come or bring to life
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. revive
  2. animate
  3. accelerate
  4. arouse
  5. enliven
  6. expedite
  7. hasten
  8. stir
  9. energize
  10. hurry
  11. stimulate
  12. invigorate
  13. awaken
  14. speed
  15. vivify
  16. kindle
  17. spring
  18. actuate
  19. grow
  20. advance
  21. rise
  22. spring-up
  23. be revived
  24. excite
  25. be resuscitated
  26. become animated
  27. facilitate
  28. activate
  29. further
  30. hustle
  31. revitalize
  32. recreate
  33. incite
  34. strengthen
  35. motivate
  36. show signs of life
  37. reanimate
  38. move
  39. return to life
  40. press
  41. provoke
  42. refresh
  43. resuscitate
  44. step up
  45. rush
  46. sharpen
  47. renovate
  48. vitalize
  49. repair
  50. revivify
To make alive
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. animate
  2. vitalize
  3. whet
  4. vivify
To become more rapid.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. speed

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Quicken Sentence Examples

  • Unfortunately, there was nothing to quicken the healing of his neck.

  • His scent made her heart quicken and her drowsiness dissipate.

  • While the walk was less than a half-mile, Ouray's 7,800-foot elevation and the uphill rise caused Dean to quicken his breathing—one more reminder to get in shape.

  • The trail was not difficult by cross-country standards—just enough of a challenge to stir the blood and quicken the breath.

  • Jackson felt his pulse quicken.

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