hastens; hastened; hastening
1
: to cause (something) to happen more quickly
A factory was built, hastening [=accelerating] the town's growth.
His death was hastened by alcohol abuse.
2
old-fashioned
: to move or act quickly
When she heard the baby crying, she hastened [=hurried] up the stairs.
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“Hasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hasten. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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