Definitions

1. verb

to move or cause something to move quickly or in a hurry; to make something happen or be done quickly

“The doctor hastened to the patient’s bedside.”

2. verb

to try to get or do something quickly, often because there is little time left

“We need to hasten the process before the deadline.”

3. verb

to make something happen or be done before a particular time

“The weather forecast warned that we should hasten our trip.”

4. noun

a quick or hasty action or movement

“The doctor’s hasten to save the patient was impressive.”