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hasten
verb has·ten \ˈhā-sən\
: to cause (something) to happen more quickly
: to move or act quickly
has·tenedhas·ten·ing \ˈhās-niŋ, ˈhā-sən-iŋ\
Full Definition of HASTEN
intransitive verb
: to move or act quickly
transitive verb
1
: to urge on <hastened her to the door — A. J. Cronin>
2
: accelerate <hasten the coming of a new order — D. W. Brogan>
— has·ten·er \ˈhās-nər, ˈhā-sən-ər\ noun
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First Known Use of HASTEN
1568
Related to HASTEN
- Synonyms
- accelerate, bundle, fast-track, hurry, quicken, rush, speed (up), whisk
- Antonyms
- brake, decelerate, retard, slow (down)
HASTENED Defined for Kids
hasten
verb has·ten \ˈhā-sən\
has·tenedhas·ten·ing
Definition of HASTEN for Kids
: to move or cause to move or act fast : hurry <I hastened to the exit.>
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