Meaning of the word hasten in English
What does hasten mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hasten
US /ˈheɪ.sən/
UK /ˈheɪ.sən/
Verb
1.
to be quick to do something
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He hastened to assure her that he was well.
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We must hasten to finish the report before the deadline.
2.
to cause something to happen sooner than it otherwise would
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The bad news only served to hasten his decline.
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The new policy will hasten the process of economic recovery.