Versnellen
Example: We moeten het proces versnellen om op tijd klaar te zijn.
Definition
"Versnellen" means to increase speed or make something happen faster. It refers to the act of accelerating a process, movement, or action, as in the example phrase: 'We moeten het proces versnellen om op tijd klaar te zijn,' meaning 'We need to speed up the process to be finished on time.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "versnellen" comes from the prefix 'ver-' combined with 'snellen,' which means 'to rush' or 'to hurry.' The prefix 'ver-' often indicates a change or intensification. So, "versnellen" literally means to cause something to hurry or accelerate. Did you know? The root 'snellen' is related to the English word 'snell,' an archaic term meaning quick or swift.
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"Versnellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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