Definitions for hasten

Definitions for (verb) hasten

Main entry: rush, look sharp, hurry, hasten, festinate

Definition: act or move at high speed

Usage: We have to rush!; hurry--it's late!

Main entry: stimulate, rush, induce, hasten

Definition: cause to occur rapidly

Usage: the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions

Main entry: hasten, hotfoot, hie, cannonball along, bucket along, pelt along, belt along, step on it, race, speed, rush, rush along

Definition: move fast

Usage: He rushed down the hall to receive his guests; The cars raced down the street

Main entry: hasten, expedite

Definition: speed up the progress of; facilitate

Usage: This should expedite the process

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