Meaning & Definition of word "Hasten"
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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!