hastened

[ˈheɪsn̩d]

hastened Definition

• 1. to cause something to happen sooner or more quickly than it would otherwise have done
• 2. to move or act quickly

Using hastened: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hastened" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bad weather hastened the end of the outdoor event.

• Example

  We must hasten if we want to catch the train.

• Example

  The doctor hastened to the scene of the accident.

hastened Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hastened

• accelerate
• expedite
• quicken

Antonyms for hastened

• delay
• slow down

Phrases with hastened

• hasten one's death

  to do something that will bring about one's death more quickly

  Example

  His heavy smoking habit hastened his death.

• hasten to add

  to say something quickly in order to correct or clarify what one has just said

  Example

  I think he's a great actor. Hasten to add, I've only seen him in one movie.

• hasten away/off

  to leave a place quickly

  Example

  As soon as the meeting was over, he hastened away to catch his flight.

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Summary: hastened in Brief

The verb 'hasten' [ˈheɪsn̩d] means to cause something to happen sooner or more quickly than it would otherwise have done, or to move or act quickly. It is often used to describe events that are expedited or rushed, such as catching a train or finishing a task. The phrase 'hasten one's death' refers to doing something that will bring about one's death more quickly.