accelerate
verb C1
Plain meaning
to make something happen faster or move faster
Exam-register meaning
to increase the speed, rate, or pace of a process
In context
naturalThe driver accelerated after the traffic light turned green.
examDigital tools can accelerate access to education in rural areas.
Common collocations
accelerate growthaccelerate changeaccelerate the process
Watch out
Do not use it when you mean “improve” generally; it specifically involves speed or rate.
Word family
accelerate (verb)acceleration (noun)accelerated (adjective)