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quicken

quick·en [ kwíkən ] (past and past participle quick·ened, present participle quick·en·ing, 3rd person present singular quick·ens)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb increase in speed: to become faster, or make something faster

2. transitive and intransitive verb stimulate something: to stimulate something such as interest or enthusiasm, or be stimulated

3. intransitive verb come to life: to begin a period of development

4. intransitive verb move in womb: to begin to move and be felt moving in the womb ( refers to fetuses )

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