Antonyms for accelerates

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ak-sel-uh-reyt

Phonetic Transcription : ækˈsɛl əˌreɪt

Definition of accelerates

Origin : 1520s, from Latin acceleratus, past participle of accelerare "to hasten, to quicken," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + celerare "hasten," from celer "swift" (see celerity). Related: Accelerated; accelerating.

verb increase speed, timing

Example sentences :

"This disease is one that accelerates toward the end," he said.
Extract from : « Mary Louise Solves a Mystery » by L. Frank Baum

As the bottom of the surface meets the air, it compresses it and accelerates it downwards.
Extract from : « The Aeroplane Speaks » by H. Barber

The controls don't work properly, and she accelerates much too quickly.
Extract from : « Mud and Khaki » by Vernon Bartlett

Inertia gives place to motion, it spreads, accelerates and circulates.
Extract from : « Life of Chopin » by Franz Liszt

It accelerates the disintegration of the mineral matters in the soil.
Extract from : « The Elements of Agriculture » by George E. Waring

The great feat of the multitude is that it accelerates the process of changing values.
Extract from : « mile Verhaeren » by Stefan Zweig

There is, on the contrary, a latent spontaneity which accelerates its action.
Extract from : « The Bastonnais » by John Lesperance

I hate talking about myself, but you had to know some day, this only accelerates it.
Extract from : « The Shadow of the East » by E. M. Hull

The immense weight of head and shoulders causes the buffalo to labor heavily up-hill; but it accelerates his descent.
Extract from : « With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 » by Various

The addition of certain substances to the water facilitates and accelerates the softening.
Extract from : « Principles and Practice of Fur Dressing and Fur Dyeing » by William E. Austin

Synonyms for accelerates

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