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How do you spell Accelerate?

Correct spelling

accelerate

Two C's, one L. AC + CELER + ATE.

Why is accelerate spelled this way?

From Latin accelerare, to hasten. AD (toward) + CELER (swift). To accelerate is to move toward swiftness — the same root gives us celerity.

Common misspellings of accelerate

accelrateaccellerateacelerateaccelerait

Example

The car began to accelerate on the highway.

Frequently asked questions

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