what does hasten mean?
HASTEN as VERB
- Meaning
- act or move at high speed
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- We have to rush!
- hurry–it’’s late!
Hypernyms(s) hasten is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
Hypernyms(s) hasten is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
- The cars raced down the street
Hypernyms(s) hasten is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Antonym(s)
Hyponym(s)
See Also
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- speed up the progress of
- facilitate
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- This should expedite the process
Hypernyms(s) hasten is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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