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   has·ten

   /ˈhās(ə)n/

   verb

   • 1. be quick to do something: "he hastened to refute the assertion"
   • ▪ move or travel hurriedly: "we hastened back to Paris" Similar hurrygo fastgo quicklymake hastehurtledashdartracerushflyflashshootstreakboltboundblastchargechasecareerhurry upspeed upscurryscramblescamperscuttlesprintrungallopgo like lightninggo hell for leatherscutterinformal:whizwhooshvroomtearscootharepeltzipwhipzoombeltbeetlebuzzget a move onstep on ithotfoot itburn rubbergo like a bat out of hellbombbucketshiftput one's foot downgo like the clappersleg itwheechhightailbarrelboogiecliplay rubberget the lead outvulgar slang:drag/tear/haul assinformal, dated:cut alongarchaic:posthiefleetOpposite dawdlecrawl
   • ▪ cause (something) to happen sooner than it otherwise would: "a move that could hasten peace talks" Similar speed upmake fasteracceleratequickenprecipitateexpediteadvancehurry onstep uppush forwardurge onspur onfacilitateaidassisthelpboostinformal:crank upgee upOpposite delayslow down

   Word Origin mid 16th century: extended form of haste, on the pattern of verbs in -en1.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHASTEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Hasten means to make something happen sooner or more quickly, or to go somewhere quickly. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms, idioms, and translations.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › hastenHASTEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Hasten means to move or act with haste; proceed with haste; hurry. It can also mean to cause to hasten; accelerate. See synonyms, examples, and word history of hasten.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hastenHasten - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The verb hasten means to move at a high speed. If you hasten to your room, no one will know that you came in late. Hasten comes from the word haste, which means "excessive speed or urgency." The words hurry and hasten are synonyms.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › hastenHasten - definition of hasten by The Free Dictionary

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   Hasten means to move or act swiftly, or to cause something to happen sooner or faster. Find the verb form, past participle, gerund, and imperative of hasten, as well as related words and translations.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHASTEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb hasten, which means to make something happen faster or sooner, or to hurry to do or say something. See examples, collocations, and grammar rules of hasten.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › hastenHasten Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and origin of the verb hasten, which means to move or act swiftly, hurry, or speed up. See examples of how to use hasten in sentences and find similar words.