accelerate
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/əkˈseləreɪt/
ac · cel · er · ate
ək · ˈsel · ə · reɪt
English Definition
v. move faster
Significado en Español
acelerar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tăng tốc
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Example Sentence
The car accelerated quickly.
汽车提速很快。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ac(strengthen)+celer(speed)+ate(move)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “accelerate” as used in the sentence: “The researchers hope to accelerate the process of finding a cure for the disease.”
A
delay
B
hasten
C
ignore
D
complicate
Show answer
B — hasten.
“accelerate” means v. move faster
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The driver pressed hard on the pedal to ______ onto the highway.
A
brake
B
slow
C
halt
D
accelerate
Show answer
D — accelerate.
“accelerate” means v. move faster
Common questions about “accelerate”
What does “accelerate” mean?
accelerate — v. move faster. In Chinese: 加速.
How do you pronounce “accelerate”?
accelerate is pronounced /əkˈseləreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ac · cel · er · ate.
How do you use “accelerate” in a sentence?
The car accelerated quickly. (汽车提速很快。)
What are synonyms for “accelerate”?
speed up, hasten — all close in meaning to accelerate (v. move faster).
Is “accelerate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. accelerate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “accelerate”?
ac(strengthen)+celer(speed)+ate(move)
