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!