quicken/ˈkwɪkən/Third PersonquickensPresent ParticiplequickeningPast TensequickenedPast Participlequickened1to speed up or accelerateSynonyms: speedacceleratespeed upAntonyms: decelerate2give new life or energy toSynonyms: vivifyanimaterevivereanimaterevivifyrenovaterecreaterepair3show signs of life4give life or energy toSynonyms: invigorate5make keen or more acuteSynonyms: whet