IELTS Anvil

accelerate

CEFR: B2

To increase in mechanical speed or velocity; or to cause a technological transition or economic process to happen much faster.

Synonyms

expedite
quicken
hasten

Common Collocations

accelerate growth
accelerate speed
accelerate development

Example Sentence

Government purchase subsidies and tax exemptions have significantly accelerated the market adoption of electric vehicles.

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