Definition quicken in British English

quicken verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb

/ˈkwɪkən/

if something quickens, or if you quicken it, it happens or moves more quickly

Example

She felt her heart quicken as the car approached.

Synonyms and related words

speed up accelerate quicken turn up spring sneak up

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if a feeling quickens, or if something quickens it, it becomes stronger

Synonyms and related words

come over return run away with

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