Hastens Meaning in English
word · lemma: hasten
ˈheɪsənz
HAY-sunz
hˈeɪstənz
HAY-stunz
Definition
To make something happen sooner, or to move or act more quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/literary word, rarely used in everyday speech. Often appears in written English, especially with objects like 'progress', 'end', or 'departure'. Can sound old-fashioned or poetic. Not used for people hurrying themselves—in that case, use 'hurry' or 'rush'.
Spanish: acelera - apresuraPortuguese (BR): acelera - apressaPortuguese (PT): acelera - apressaChinese (Simplified): 加速 - 促使Chinese (Traditional): 加速 - 促使Hindi: तेज़ कर देता है - शीघ्र करता हैArabic: يُسرّع - يعجّلBengali: ত্বরান্বিত করে - দ্রুত ঘটায়Russian: ускоряетJapanese: 早める - 促進するVietnamese: thúc đẩy - làm nhanh hơnKorean: 촉진하다 - 앞당기다Turkish: hızlandırır - çabuklaştırırUrdu: تیز کرنا - جلدی کرنا (عمل)Indonesian: mempercepat
Example Sentences
The news hastens his decision.
basic
Exercise hastens recovery after illness.
basic
Technology hastens change in society.
basic
Bad weather often hastens the end of outdoor events.
natural
His apology only hastens her desire to leave.
natural
Sometimes a little pressure hastens progress.
natural