re-accelerate

re-ac·cel·er·ate

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Definitions of re-accelerate word

verb with object re-accelerate to cause faster or greater activity, development, progress, advancement, etc., in: to accelerate economic growth. 1
verb with object re-accelerate to hasten the occurrence of: to accelerate the fall of a government. 1
verb with object re-accelerate Mechanics. to change the velocity of (a body) or the rate of (motion); cause to undergo acceleration. 1
verb with object re-accelerate to reduce the time required for (a course of study) by intensifying the work, eliminating detail, etc. 1
verb without object re-accelerate to move or go faster; increase in speed. 1
verb without object re-accelerate to progress or develop faster. 1

before 1515

One of the 27% oldest English words

1515-25; < Latin accelerātus speeded up (past participle of accelerāre), equivalent to ac- ac- + celer swift + -ātus -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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