quickened
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B2
/ˈkwɪkənd/
(quicken)
to speed up or revive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quicken' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cwician', where 'cwic' meant 'alive'.
Historical Evolution
'cwician' transformed into the Middle English word 'quikenen', and eventually became the modern English word 'quicken'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to come to life', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make or become faster'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'quicken'.
The pace of the project quickened as the deadline approached.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45