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hasten

 

[ ˈheɪsən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

quickly

To hasten means to make something happen sooner or more quickly than it would otherwise. It implies a sense of urgency or the desire to expedite a process.

Synonyms

accelerate, expedite, hurry, quicken

Examples of usage

  • He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
  • They hastened their departure when they heard the storm approaching.
  • She hastened the process by working overtime.
  • We must hasten our efforts to address this issue.
  • The government must hasten the implementation of these policies.
Context #2 | Verb

urgency

To hasten can also mean to move or act with haste; hurry. It conveys a sense of urgency in one's actions or movements.

Synonyms

dash, hurry, rush, speed

Examples of usage

  • She hastened down the street to catch the bus.
  • They hastened to the scene of the accident.
  • He hastened his steps as the rain started to fall.
  • The doctor hastened to the patient's bedside.
  • The team hastened their preparations for the upcoming match.

Translations

Translations of the word "hasten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apressar

🇮🇳 जल्दी करना

🇩🇪 beschleunigen

🇮🇩 mempercepat

🇺🇦 поспішати

🇵🇱 przyspieszyć

🇯🇵 急ぐ (isogu)

🇫🇷 accélérer

🇪🇸 apresurar

🇹🇷 hızlandırmak

🇰🇷 서두르다 (seodureuda)

🇸🇦 يسرع

🇨🇿 urychlit

🇸🇰 urychliť

🇨🇳 加速 (jiāsù)

🇸🇮 pospešiti

🇮🇸 flýta

🇰🇿 жылдамдату

🇬🇪 აჩქარება

🇦🇿 sürətləndirmək

🇲🇽 apresurarse

Etymology

The word 'hasten' originated from the Middle English word 'hastnen', which in turn came from the Old French 'hastener'. The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin 'festinare', meaning 'to hurry'. Over time, 'hasten' has evolved to encompass the ideas of speed, urgency, and acceleration.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,487, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.