accelerate

verb C1

Meaning

To accelerate is to increase the speed or rate of a process, action, or phenomenon, often implying a deliberate effort to hasten progress or development towards a specific goal or outcome.
💡 While "accelerate" is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, in academic writing, it is crucial to specify what is being accelerated to avoid ambiguity.

Example Sentences

The company aims to accelerate its growth through strategic investments .
The company plans to accelerate production to meet growing demand .
The new policy aims to accelerate economic growth in developing countries .

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