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Definition hasten in British English

hasten verb

verb
/ˈheɪs(ə)n/
1

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

Example

The government made a plea for international aid to hasten the disarmament of more than 60,000 rebels.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
2

to go somewhere in a hurry

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed hurry rush dash
Definition hasten in British English