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The definition of quicken
4 Definitions of: quicken
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- verb, to make or become faster; accelerate
- verb, to impart to or receive vigour, enthusiasm, etc; stimulate or be stimulated
- verb, to make or become alive; revive
- verb, a) (of an unborn fetus) to begin to show signs of life b) (of a pregnant woman) to reach the stage of pregnancy at which movements of the fetus can be felt
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| Synonyms: | inspire, speed up, hurry, accelerate, hasten, stimulate, arouse, excite, strengthen, revive | And more... |
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