HASTEN as VERB

  1. 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)
  2. Meaning
    • cause to occur rapidly
    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)
  3. Meaning
    • step on it
    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)
  4. 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