quicken [ˈkwɪkən]
quicken
quicken(
kwih
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kihn
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to make more rapid)
2. (to cause to be enlivened)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (to become faster)
a. acelerarse
When she heard his voice, her pulse quickened.Cuando oyó su voz, el pulso se le aceleró.
4. (to become enlivened)
a. estimularse
His imagination quickened at the idea of traveling around the world.Su imaginación se estimulaba con la idea de viajar alrededor del mundo.
b. acrecentarse
The children were happy, and when they heard we were going to visit the lighthouse, their enthusiasm quickened.Los niños estaban contentos, y cuando se enteraron de que Ãbamos a visitar el faro, su entusiasmo se acrecentó.
c. despertarse
His interest in the project quickened when I told him who would be on board.Se le despertó el interés en el proyecto cuando le dije quiénes participarÃan.
quickentransitive verbintransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (make faster)
a. acelerar
to quicken one's paceapretar or acelerar el paso
2. (imagination)
a. estimular
3. (interest)
a. despertar
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
4. (pace)
a. acelerarse
his pulse quickenedse le aceleró el pulso
5. (imagination)
a. estimularse
6. (interest)
a. despertarse
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