 hasten |
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| 1. | [ verb ] act or move at high speed | |
| Synonyms: | hurry rush festinate look_sharp | |
| Examples: | "We have to rush!" "hurry--it's late!" |
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| Related terms: | act haste festination rusher | |
| 2. | [ verb ] step on it | |
| Synonyms: | rush race speed bucket_along belt_along cannonball_along pelt_along rush_along hie hotfoot | |
| Examples: | "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests" "The cars raced down the street" |
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| Related terms: | linger travel dart tear barge accelerate speed haste | |
| 3. | [ verb ] speed up the progress of; facilitate | |
| Synonyms: | expedite | |
| Examples: | "This should expedite the process" |
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| Related terms: | help | |
| 4. | [ verb ] cause to occur rapidly | |
| Synonyms: | induce stimulate rush | |
| Examples: | "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions" |
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| Related terms: | effect induction | |
| Similar spelling: |
hastening Hayastan Haxton Haston Hasting Hastings hastiness |
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