Hasten meaning

What does “hasten” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“hasten” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: act or move at high speed.

hasten

act or move at high speed
“We have to rush!”
“hurry--it's late!”
Synonymsrush hurry look sharp festinate
move hurridly
“He rushed down the hall to receive his guests”
“The cars raced down the street”
Synonymsrush hotfoot hie speed race pelt along rush along cannonball along
speed up the progress of; facilitate
“This should expedite the process”
Synonymsexpedite
cause to occur rapidly
“the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions”
Synonymsinduce stimulate rush

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University