Meaning & use
hasten
To move or act quickly, or to cause something to happen sooner.
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She hastened toward the platform when she heard the final boarding announcement.
Poor diet and stress can hasten the onset of certain chronic illnesses.
A note on using this word
Hasten is somewhat formal; it also appears in the fixed phrase 'I hasten to add,' used to quickly clarify or soften a previous statement.
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