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Definition of hasten

hasten

/ˈheɪ.sən/
has · ten
Adverb:hastily
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Adjective:hasty
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Past Simple:hastened
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Past Participle:hastened
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Present Participle:hastening
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hasten Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To move, travel, or act with speed or urgency; to be quick to do something.

Example

"She hastened to reassure the audience that the schedule remained unchanged."

2

To cause something to happen sooner or progress more rapidly than it otherwise would.

Example

"Rising global temperatures have hastened the melting of polar ice caps."

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• Rhymes for hasten

• Nearby Words

hassock
haste
hastefully
hasten
hastily
hastiness
hastings

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun and verb 'haste' plus the verbal suffix '-en'. 'Haste' entered Middle English via Old French from a Frankish root meaning speed or violence, related to Old English 'hæst'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hasten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hasten
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