quickening

• Substantiv, das den Prozess des Lebendigwerdens oder der ersten wahrnehmbaren Lebenszeichen bezeichnet, insbesondere die Phase der Schwangerschaft, in der die Kindsbewegungen erstmals gespürt werden, sowie allgemein eine Beschleunigung oder Intensivierung.

A noun referring to the process of showing signs of life, the stage of pregnancy when fetal movements are first felt, or the act of accelerating or increasing speed.

1. Showing signs of lifeC1formal

   The process of something beginning to show signs of life or activity.

   Erwachen

   • The quickening of the seeds in spring is a marvel of nature.
   • There was a quickening of interest in the old traditions.
   • The quickening of the economy was welcomed by everyone.

   Synonymeanimationawakeningrevivalstirringvivification

2. Fetal movementC1formalmedical

   The stage of pregnancy when the mother first feels the movements of the fetus.

   Kindsbewegungen

   • She felt the quickening of her baby at around 20 weeks.
   • The quickening is a significant milestone in pregnancy.
   • Many women describe quickening as a fluttering sensation.

3. AccelerationC1formal

   The act of accelerating or increasing the speed of something.

   Beschleunigung

   • The quickening of the pace made the race more exciting.
   • There was a quickening in the rhythm of the music.
   • The quickening of technological change is unprecedented.

   Synonymeaccelerationhurryingspeedingspeedup

   Antonymedecelerationretardationslowing

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas schneller zu machen oder schneller bzw. lebhafter zu werden; außerdem kann es bedeuten, etwas zu beleben oder zu intensivieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something faster or accelerating, or to become faster or more active.

1. Move fasterB2formal

   To become faster or to cause something to move at a greater speed.

   Schneller werden

   • His pulse quickened when he saw her.
   • The runner quickened his pace as he approached the finish line.
   • The music quickened, and the dancers moved more energetically.

   Synonymeaccelerateexpeditehastenhurryrushspeed upstep up

   Antonymebrakedecelerateretardslow

2. Make keen or more acuteC1formal

   To sharpen or intensify a feeling, sense, or perception.

   Schärfen

   • The danger quickened his senses.
   • Her curiosity was quickened by the mysterious letter.
   • The debate quickened their interest in the topic.

   Synonymeanimatearouseexciteintensifyinvigoratekindlesharpenstimulatewhet

   Antonymebluntdeadendullnumb

3. Give life or energy toC1formal

   To animate, energize, or bring something to life.

   Beleben

   • The spring rain quickened the dormant seeds.
   • A good speech can quicken the spirit of the audience.
   • The new manager quickened the team's enthusiasm.

   Synonymeanimateenergizeenliveninvigoratereanimaterevivestimulatevivify

   Antonymedeaddeadendullkillstagnate

4. C2formal

   To begin to show signs of life, especially referring to a fetus in the womb.

   Lebenszeichen zeigen

   • The mother felt the baby quicken for the first time.
   • In the fifth month, the fetus quickens.
   • She described the moment the child quickened within her.

   Synonymefluttermovestir

5. Give new life or energy toC1formal

   To revitalize or restore energy to something.

   Beleben

   • The rain quickened the parched earth.
   • A short break quickened their spirits.
   • The new policy quickened the stagnant economy.

   Synonymeanimateenergizeenliveninvigoratereanimaterefreshrejuvenaterevitalizerevivestimulate

   Antonymedrainenervateexhaustweaken