quicken

To put (someone or something) in a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to excite, to rouse.

To inspire or stimulate (an action, a feeling, etc.).

To stimulate or assist the fermentation of (an alcoholic beverage, dough, etc.).

To give life to (someone or something never alive or once dead); to animate, to resurrect, to revive.

To make or help (something) to burn.

To make (a drug, liquor, etc.) more effective or stimulating.

Of a pregnant woman: to be in the state of reaching the stage of pregnancy at which the movements of the foetus are first felt.

To take on a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to be excited or roused.

To grow bright; to brighten.

Of an alcoholic beverage, dough, etc.: to ferment.