quickener

quick·en

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Definitions of quickener word

verb with object quickener to make more rapid; accelerate; hasten: She quickened her pace. 1
verb with object quickener to give or restore vigor or activity to; stir up, rouse, or stimulate: to quicken the imagination. 1
verb with object quickener to revive; restore life to: The spring rains quickened the earth. 1
verb without object quickener to become more active, sensitive, etc.: This drug causes the pulse to quicken. 1
verb without object quickener to become alive; receive life. 1
verb without object quickener (of the mother) to enter that stage of pregnancy in which the fetus gives indications of life. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

First recorded in 1250-1300, quicken is from the Middle English word quikenen. See quick, -en1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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