English
Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪk�n|-ɪk�n
Etymology
suffix|quick|en|ss=3
Verb
en-verb
- To make something quicker; to become quicker.
#:I quickened my pace when I heard him approach.
#:I quickened when I heard him approach.
- context|biblical|archaic To give life to; to come to life.
Category:English ergative verbs
io:quicken
ja:quicken
te:quicken
vi:quicken
zh:quicken
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