quicken — to become faster or more active; to make something happen more quickly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become faster or more active; to make something happen more quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɪkən/
Example Sentences
- His heart quickened when he realized he forgot to submit his homework.
- The aroma of freshly baked pizza quickened everyone's appetite.
- Her steps quickened when she spotted the last slice of cake in the cafeteria.
quicken
VERB[/ˈkwɪkən/]
to become faster or more active; to make something happen more quickly
Her heartbeat quickens as she sees the finish line just ahead.
As the chicken sauce starts to thicken, his cooking skills quicken!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'cwician', meaning 'to make alive' or 'to enliven'. The verb evolved from the adjective 'quick', which originally meant 'living' or 'alive' in Old English, before shifting to denote speed or liveliness.
Breakdown
quick (living, alive) + -en (causative or verbifying suffix), literally meaning 'to make alive' or 'to make lively'.
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📝Examples
“His heart quickened when he realized he forgot to submit his homework.”
“The aroma of freshly baked pizza quickened everyone's appetite.”
“Her steps quickened when she spotted the last slice of cake in the cafeteria.”
“The new software will quicken our data processing significantly.”
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