Quickener

//ˈkwɪkənɚ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who, or that which, quickens, hastens, or speeds up an object or action.
  2. 2
    an agent that gives or restores life or vigor wordnet
  3. 3
    That which gives life, animates, or nourishes.

    "Where, through the deep, rich soil enwound, The waters of Dirce flow? Nourisher she of man and mead, Quencher of thirst and quickener of seed;"

Synonyms

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catalystcatalystenlivenerinvigorator

Example

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"Where, through the deep, rich soil enwound, The waters of Dirce flow? Nourisher she of man and mead, Quencher of thirst and quickener of seed;"

Etymology

From Middle English quykener, equivalent to quicken + -er.

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speed up

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