hasten
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈheɪsən/
KK: /ˈheɪsən/
intransitive verb
Definition
To move or act quickly or with speed.
Example
She decided to hasten her steps to catch the bus.
Tense Forms
Past: hastened
Past Participle: hastened
Conversation
I really need to hasten my pace if I want to catch the bus.
Yeah, it's coming soon, so you should hurry up!
I know, I just hope I can make it in time.
You can do it! Just hasten a little more and you'll be fine.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hurry
race
rush
Antonyms
delay
linger
tarry
transitive verb
Definition
To make something happen faster or to cause someone to do something more quickly.
Example
She tried to hasten the process by working overtime.
Tense Forms
Past: hastened
Past Participle: hastened
Conversation
I really need to hasten my preparations for the party this weekend.
Yeah, it's coming up fast! What do you still need to do?
I have to buy decorations and finish the playlist, or I'll never be ready.
Root Explanation
Hasten → It originates from the Old English 'hæstan', meaning to hasten or make haste. The word describes the act of moving quickly or speeding up.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'hæstan' which means to hurry — this helps you remember that 'hasten' means to move quickly.
Visually Confused Words
chasten
tasten
hausen
hapten
halsen
fasten
chaste
basten