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| quick·en [ kwíkən ] (past and past participle quick·ened, present participle quick·en·ing, 3rd person present singular quick·ens) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb increase in speed: to become faster, or make something faster
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2. transitive and intransitive verb stimulate something: to stimulate something such as interest or enthusiasm, or be stimulated
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3. intransitive verb come to life: to begin a period of development
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4. intransitive verb move in womb: to begin to move and be felt moving in the womb
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refers to fetuses
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