Meaning & Definition of word "Hasten"

Hasten

/ˈheɪ.sən/

verb:

  • 1. to move or act quickly; to accelerate.
    • Example: She tried to hasten the process by submitting her application early.
  • 2. to cause something to happen sooner than it otherwise would.
    • Example: The new policy is designed to hasten the delivery of services.
  • 3. to urge on; to encourage speed.
    • Example: The coach's screams seemed to hasten the players' movements on the field.

Etymology

Middle English hasten, from Old English 'hæstan', meaning to be quick or to make haste.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hasten to add:

to quickly state or include something

hasten one's step:

to increase the speed of one's walking

hasten the day:

to look forward to something eagerly

Related Words

haste:

to hurry in making decisions or actions

hasty:

done or made quickly without careful thought

Slang Meanings of hasten

Meaning: to get on it quickly

Example Sentence: I need you to hasten that report!

Meaning: to speed things up in informal terms

Example Sentence: Let's hasten this party, we need more music!