OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACCELERATE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
Here is the pronunciation, meaning, and definition of the word “Accelerate” as found in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) style:
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Word: Accelerate
Part of Speech: Verb
Pronunciation:
/əkˈsɛləreɪt/
(UK and US pronunciation is largely similar)
uhk-SEL-uh-rayt
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ək = like “uck” in “duck” (unstressed)
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ˈsɛl = emphasis here, sounds like “sell”
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əreɪt = sounds like “uh-rayt”
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Oxford English Dictionary Definition:
Accelerate (verb):
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To begin to move more quickly
➤ The car accelerated as it approached the highway. -
To cause something to happen sooner or more quickly
➤ The government is trying to accelerate the vaccination process. -
(Physics) To increase in rate of change of velocity
➤ The object accelerates as it falls under gravity.
Synonyms:
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Speed up
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Hasten
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Expedite
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Quicken
Word Origin:
From Latin accelerare, from ad- (towards) + celer (swift).
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Here is the Oxford-style entry for the word “accelerate”, including pronunciation, meaning, and definition:
Word: Accelerate
Part of Speech: Verb
Oxford Dictionary Level: Academic / Technical / Common Usage
Pronunciation (IPA):
/əkˈseləreɪt/
How to Pronounce:
uhk-SEL-uh-rayt
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ə → “uh” (soft ‘a’ sound)
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ˈsel → stressed syllable, sounds like “sell”
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əreɪt → “uh-rayt”
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Meaning & Definition (Oxford Style):
1. To begin to move more quickly
2. To happen or make something happen sooner or faster
3. (Physics) To increase the rate of change of velocity
Word Origin:
Late 15th century: from Latin accelerat- ‘hastened’, from the verb accelerare, from ad- ‘towards’ + celer ‘swift’.
Synonyms:
Context | Synonym Examples |
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Movement | Speed up, quicken, pick up speed |
Process | Hasten, expedite, advance |
Example Sentences:
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She hit the gas pedal and the vehicle accelerated.
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The reforms were designed to accelerate the approval process.
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In free fall, objects accelerate at 9.8 m/s².
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