hasten (Meaning)
hasten (v)
act or move at high speed
move hurridly
speed up the progress of; facilitate
cause to occur rapidly
hasten (v. t.)
To press; to drive or urge forward; to push on; to precipitate; to accelerate the movement of; to expedite; to hurry.
hasten (v. i.)
To move celerity; to be rapid in motion; to act speedily or quickly; to go quickly.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hasten
hasten Sentence Examples
- The dwindling daylight hastened our return to the safety of the cabin.
- The teacher hastened the students through the exam to finish before the bell.
- The approaching storm hastened the need for shelter.
- With haste, she hastened to gather her belongings before the floodwaters rose.
- The urgent message hastened my departure.
- The doctor's hasty diagnosis hastened the patient's recovery.
- The impending deadline hastened our efforts to complete the project.
- The racing heart of the runner hastened his steps toward the finish line.
- The sudden realization of danger hastened our retreat.
- The threat of a hurricane hastened the mandatory evacuations.
FAQs About the word hasten
act or move at high speed, move hurridly, speed up the progress of; facilitate, cause to occur rapidlyTo press; to drive or urge forward; to push on; to precipi
push,accelerate, rush, whisk, quicken, encourage,hurry, facilitate, fast-track, urge
impede, hamper, hamper, hinder, impede,retard, decelerate, interfere (with), brake, interfere (with)
The dwindling daylight hastened our return to the safety of the cabin.
The teacher hastened the students through the exam to finish before the bell.
The approaching storm hastened the need for shelter.
With haste, she hastened to gather her belongings before the floodwaters rose.
