hasten
word
Definition
To quickly do something or to make something happen sooner than expected; to hurry.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; often used in writing, not everyday speech. Common with 'to hasten to do something' or 'hasten someone’s arrival'. Can also mean to bring something about more quickly, not just to move faster.
Spanish: apresurarse - acelerarPortuguese (BR): apressar - apressar-sePortuguese (PT): apressar - apressar-seChinese (Simplified): 加快 - 加速Chinese (Traditional): 加快 - 加速Hindi: तेज़ करना - जल्दी करनाArabic: يسرع - يعجل
Example Sentences
He hastened to finish his homework before dinner.
basic
They hastened their departure to avoid the storm.
basic
Please hasten the process if possible.
basic
Realizing he was late, Tom hastened his steps down the hallway.
natural
News of her arrival hastened his decision to leave early.
natural
The company hopes to hasten the launch of the new product.
natural