hasten
12 synonyms and 4 antonyms for hasten, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move or act quickly, or to make something happen sooner.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use hasten
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hasten to add
hasten the process
hasten someone's recovery
Etymology
Formed from "haste" plus the verb-forming suffix "-en," on the pattern of words like "sweeten" or "loosen."
Full origin of hasten →Frequently asked questions
What does “hasten” mean?
The word “hasten” means to move or act quickly, or to make something happen sooner. In plain terms, to speed up — either yourself moving faster, or causing some event to arrive earlier than it would have.
How do you pronounce “hasten”?
“Hasten” is pronounced HAY-sn (/ˈheɪ.sn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “hasten” in a sentence?
Here is “hasten” used in a sentence: “She hastened to explain that it was all a misunderstanding.”
What is another word for “hasten”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hasten” include race, quicken, speed up, rush and zoom.
What part of speech is “hasten”?
“Hasten” is a verb.
