Accelerate

To speed up or make something go faster, like when a car drives quicker or when you run faster in a race.

Examples

• When you push the gas pedal in a car, it will accelerate and go faster down the road.
• In science class, we learned that when the sun heats the air, it can make wind accelerate and move more quickly.
• During the race, I tried to accelerate so I could catch up to my friend who was ahead of me.

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