QUICKEN Meaning and
Definition
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Quicken is a verb that can be used in various contexts, each with its own specific definition, but generally it refers to the act of making something, such as a process, activity, or reaction, faster or more lively. It can also describe the act of causing an increase in a particular feeling or emotion.
In terms of time or pace, to quicken means to accelerate or speed up a process, making it happen more swiftly than before. For example, in a technological sense, the term can refer to the speeding up of computer systems or software.
When referring to reactions or responses, to quicken means to stimulate or enhance the intensity or speed of one's physical or emotional reactions. This could be used to describe a sudden surge of an emotion, such as when fear quickens the pulse or when excitement quickens one's breathing.
In a spiritual or religious sense, quicken can refer to the renewal of one's faith or spirituality, often associated with a heightened sense of awareness or connection.
Additionally, quicken can describe the process of invigorating or enlivening something that has become stagnant or dull. It can refer to the act of revitalizing or making lively again, such as quickening a conversation or a relationship.
Overall, the term quicken encompasses the idea of making something faster, more alive, or intensified in some manner, whether it relates to time, reactions, emotions, spirituality, or interactions.
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To make alive; to become alive; to revive or resuscitate; to increase the speed or velocity of; to hasten; to sharpen; to stimulate; to incite; to reinvigorate; to move with activity.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of QUICKEN
The word "quicken" originated from Old English, where it was spelled "cwician". It was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kwikjaną", meaning "to make alive" or "to revive". This, in turn, can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "gʷihₓwós", which means "alive", "to live", or "life". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of "cwician" transformed into the modern English term "quicken", retaining the same basic meaning of "to make alive" or "to become alive".
Idioms with the word QUICKEN
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quicken sm's pulse, at set sm's pulse racing
The idiom "quicken someone's pulse" or "set someone's pulse racing" means to cause excitement, arousal, or a heightened sense of anticipation in someone. It implies that something or someone has a stimulating or thrilling effect on a person, often in a romantic or thrilling context. It suggests that the person's heart rate increases due to the intense emotions or suspense experienced.
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quicken the pulse
The idiom "quicken the pulse" means to cause excitement, anticipation, or adrenaline, resulting in an increased heart rate or a heightened sense of thrill. It refers to something that evokes strong emotions or stirs up enthusiasm in a person.
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quicken your/the pulse
The idiom "quicken your/the pulse" refers to something that causes excitement, thrill, or intense emotions, leading to an increased heart rate. It implies an exhilarating or stimulating experience that evokes heightened feelings or adrenaline rush.
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Conjugate verb Quicken
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