Quicken

Synonyms of quicken

• accelerate
• speed up
• hasten

Antonyms of quicken

• slow down
• decelerate
• delay

Collocations of quicken

pace

Frequency: 70 %

The project is moving at a quickened pace due to the new team members.

breath

Frequency: 60 %

His breath quickened as he climbed higher up the mountain.

response

Frequency: 50 %

The medication caused a quickened response in the patient's condition.

heartbeat

Frequency: 45 %

Her heartbeat quickened as she approached the finish line.

Idiomatic Expressions for quicken

• Phrase: quicken one's heartbeat
  Meaning: to cause someone's heart to beat faster, often due to excitement or fear
  Usage: The thrilling roller coaster ride quickened my heartbeat.