1. Verb
To press; to drive or urge forward; to push on; to precipitate; to accelerate the movement of; to expedite; to hurry.
2. Verb
To move celerity; to be rapid in motion; to act speedily or quickly; to go quickly.
3. Verb
cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
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