Hasten

usgb/ˈheɪsn/
verb

To make something happen more quickly.

She hastened her steps to catch the bus.
Visual representation of "hasten" - To make something happen more quickly

Often appears as...

  • hasten the process
  • hasten death
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Urgent Action

Use 'hasten' when emphasizing urgency and the importance of time in completing an action.

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We must hasten the release of the new product to beat our competitors.
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Deliberate Speed

'Hasten' often implies intentional action to increase speed, not a natural or automatic process.

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The onset of winter hastened the birds' migration.
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Negative Consequences

Sometimes 'hasten' indicates causing something negative to happen sooner, like failure or demise.

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Ignoring the symptoms might hasten serious health issues.
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