quickener
quickener · quickeners
One who, or that which, quickens, hastens, or speeds up an object or actionOne who, or that which, quickens, hastens, or speeds up an object or action.
UK/ˈkwɪkənə/US/ˈkwɪkənɚ/
Meaning
2 sensesOne who, or that which, quickens, hastens, or speeds up an object or action.
That which gives life, animates, or nourishes.
an agent that gives or restores life or vigor
Origin
From Middle English quykener, equivalent to quicken + -er.From Middle English quykener, equivalent to quicken + -er.
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Forms
plural: quickeners| Singular | quickener |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsthat which quickens:catalystB2
Close in meaning
- an agent that gives or restores life or vigor:invigoratorenlivener