v.
1. tr. & intr. make or become quicker; accelerate.
2 tr. give life or vigour to; rouse; animate; stimulate.
3 intr. a (of a woman) reach a stage in pregnancy when movements of the foetus can be felt. b (of a foetus) begin to show signs of life.
4 tr. archaic kindle; make (a fire) burn brighter.
5 intr. come to life.