Definition of 'hasten'

Verb

1. act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"
      Synonyms: rush hurry look sharp festinate
2. step on it; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
      Synonyms: rush hotfoot hie speed race pelt along rush along cannonball along bucket along belt along
      Antonyms: linger dawdle
3. speed up the progress of; facilitate; "This should expedite the process"
      Synonyms: expedite
4. cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
      Synonyms: induce stimulate rush

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