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Synonyms & Similar Words
accelerate
speed
expedite
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rush
hasten
quicken
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velocity
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zeal
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Meaning of Hasten
The primary meaning of the word "Hasten" is to make something happen or someone go more quickly.
Definitions
- To make something happen or someone go more quickly
- To move or travel quickly
- To accelerate or speed up a process
Etymology of Hasten
The word "Hasten" originates from Old English "hæstan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hastiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "kes-"
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to convey the idea of speeding up or accelerating something
Example Uses
- The company will hasten the production process to meet the deadline
- She hastened to the store to buy the last ticket
- The new policy aims to hasten economic growth and development
- The emergency team hastened to the scene of the accident