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quicken

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﹒To make or become faster or more rapid.

﹒To stimulate, revive, or give new life to something.

﹒To reach the stage of pregnancy where fetal movement is felt.

Examples

﹒The sound of approaching footsteps caused her pulse to quicken.

﹒The new government policies are intended to quicken the pace of economic recovery.

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