Quicken

usgb/ˈkwɪkən/
verb

Make or become faster or quicker.

The sight of food quickened his steps.
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Often appears as...

  • quicken the pace
  • quicken the process
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Action Acceleration

Used when actions or events are sped up, often urgently.

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The manager's announcement quickened the project's completion.
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Time-sensitive

Implies a reaction to something with a limited timeframe or deadline.

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The deadline quickened her typing speed dramatically.
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Increased Urgency

Shows a sudden rise in the importance or necessity of an action.

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The approaching storm quickened our preparations.
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