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Hastened: meaning, definitions and examples

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hastened

 

[ ˈheɪsənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action taken

Hastened is the past tense of the verb 'hasten', which means to move or act quickly. It can refer to speeding up a process, making something happen sooner or acting with urgency. In usage, it often implies that the action taken is a response to a situation that requires promptness. It suggests a deliberate effort to accelerate an event or activity to prevent delays or to meet a deadline.

Synonyms

accelerated, expedited, quickened, speeded

Examples of usage

  • She hastened to finish her work before the deadline.
  • He hastened the process by submitting all necessary documents early.
  • The news of the storm hastened their departure from the coast.

Translations

Translations of the word "hastened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apressado

🇮🇳 तेज किया हुआ

🇩🇪 beschleunigt

🇮🇩 dipercepat

🇺🇦 прискорений

🇵🇱 przyspieszony

🇯🇵 急いだ

🇫🇷 accéléré

🇪🇸 acelerado

🇹🇷 hızlandırılmış

🇰🇷 서둘러진

🇸🇦 مُعجَّل

🇨🇿 urychlený

🇸🇰 urychlený

🇨🇳 加速的

🇸🇮 pospešen

🇮🇸 hraðað

🇰🇿 жылдамдатылған

🇬🇪 აჩქარებული

🇦🇿 təcili

🇲🇽 acelerado

Etymology

The word 'hasten' comes from the Old English 'hæsan', which means to hasten or come quickly. This term is related to the Middle Dutch 'haasten', which means to hurry. The Proto-Germanic root of the word can be traced back to *hasōną, thus showing its linguistic evolution through ages. In its historical context, the word has always been associated with speed and urgency. Hasten was utilized in various literary works, showcasing its importance in both everyday use and poetic expressions. The past tense 'hastened' has been part of the English vocabulary since the early 14th century, emphasizing the adaptation of the word in discussions about time-sensitive actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,540 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.