beschleunigen
Translation
to accelerate, to speed up, to expedite
Examples
Der Fahrer beschleunigt das Auto.
The driver accelerates the car.
Wir müssen den Prozess beschleunigen.
We need to speed up the process.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to accelerate sth. The driver accelerates the car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schneller machen (to make faster); Antonyms: verlangsamen (to slow down), bremsen (to brake)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (making something into) + 'schleunig' (quick, speedy). Literally 'to make speedy'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'slingshot' which makes a stone go fast. The sound 'schleunig' is similar. 'beschleunigen' is to make something go fast.