quicken (Meaning)
quicken (v)
move faster
make keen or more acute
give life or energy to
show signs of life
give new life or energy to
quicken (a.)
To make alive; to vivify; to revive or resuscitate, as from death or an inanimate state; hence, to excite; to, stimulate; to incite.
To make lively, active, or sprightly; to impart additional energy to; to stimulate; to make quick or rapid; to hasten; to accelerate; as, to quicken one's steps or thoughts; to quicken one's departure or speed.
To shorten the radius of (a curve); to make (a curve) sharper; as, to quicken the sheer, that is, to make its curve more pronounced.
quicken (v. i.)
To come to life; to become alive; to become vivified or enlivened; hence, to exhibit signs of life; to move, as the fetus in the womb.
To move with rapidity or activity; to become accelerated; as, his pulse quickened.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quicken
quicken Sentence Examples
- The sudden noise quickened her pulse, sending a surge of adrenaline through her body.
- The approaching storm forced them to quicken their pace, their steps pounding on the pavement.
- The scent of freshly brewed coffee quickened her senses, making her crave a sip.
- His heart quickened with anticipation as he awaited the results of the test.
- The news of the promotion quickened his career, propelling him to new heights.
- The sight of the child in danger quickened his instincts, and he rushed to their aid.
- The quickening pace of the music energized the crowd, making them dance with abandon.
- The quicken of her breath betrayed her nervousness as she stood before the interview panel.
- The doctor urged the patient to quicken their recovery by following the prescribed treatment plan.
- The quickening of his mind as he solved the puzzle proved his exceptional intellect.
FAQs About the word quicken
move faster, make keen or more acute, give life or energy to, show signs of life, give new life or energy toTo make alive; to vivify; to revive or resuscitate,
accelerate, rush,hasten, push, urge, fast-track, encourage, whisk, speed (up), hurry
hamper, slow (down), retard, decelerate, hamper, encumber, brake, hinder, decelerate, restrain
The sudden noise quickened her pulse, sending a surge of adrenaline through her body.
The approaching storm forced them to quicken their pace, their steps pounding on the pavement.
The scent of freshly brewed coffee quickened her senses, making her crave a sip.
His heart quickened with anticipation as he awaited the results of the test.
