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quicken

UK
/ˈkwɪkən/
US
/ˈkwɪkən/

Translations

quickenverb
quickened
Past Simple
quickened
Past Participle
quickening
Gerund
UK
/ˈkwɪkən/
US
/ˈkwɪkən/
The smell of rain quickened the dry earth, bringing forth fresh shoots.
L’odeur de la pluie a ranimé la terre sèche, faisant pousser de nouvelles pousses.
The news of the promotion quickened her interest in the project.
La nouvelle de la promotion a stimulé son intérêt pour le projet.
The runner quickened his pace as he approached the finish line.
Le coureur a accéléré son rythme en approchant de la ligne d’arrivée.
Additional translations
s'agiterGrossesse ; se dit des premiers mouvements du fœtus.
Synonyms
accelerate
hasten
speed up
expedite
facilitate
stimulate
invigorate
Antonyms
slow
delay

Definitions

quickenverb
To make or become faster or more active.
The runner quickened his pace as he approached the finish line.
To stimulate or become stimulated; to arouse or become aroused.
The news of the promotion quickened her interest in the project.
To reach a stage in pregnancy when movements of the fetus can be felt.
She felt the baby quicken for the first time during her fifth month of pregnancy.
To make or become alive or reinvigorated; to revive or come to life.
The smell of rain quickened the dry earth, bringing forth fresh shoots.
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