quicken-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: (cause to) move faster

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent] QUICKEN NP2[patient[abstract]] NP1[theme] QUICKEN

Examples:
Sally quickened my pace in the dark alley.
The sudden scare made my pulse quicken.
His pulse quickened.

Mappings:
VerbNet: other_cos-45.4
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: quicken.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: make keen; give (new) life or energy to

Commentary:
NOTE: Is a metaphorical use of Sense 1.

Examples:
Such fantasy tales quicken the imagination.
'Don't say those words, they quicken the dead.'
'What things quicken the heart?'

Mappings:
VerbNet: other_cos-45.4
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3, 4, 5