simple past tense and past participle of accelerate
"The car accelerated rapidly down the highway after the traffic light turned green."
In plain English: To accelerate means to make something move faster or happen more quickly than before.
"The car accelerated quickly when the light turned green."
Moving or progressing faster than is usual.
"The company's growth has been accelerated by new technology that allows them to process data much quicker than before."
In plain English: Accelerated means moving much faster than usual or happening very quickly.
"The accelerated pace of work made everyone feel exhausted by noon."
Usage: Use "accelerated" to describe something that is happening or progressing more quickly than normal, such as an accelerated program or the accelerated growth of a plant. Example: The company's accelerated expansion led to its rapid success in the market.