hasten
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Britannica Dictionary definition of HASTEN
1
[+ object]
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to cause (something) to happen more quickly
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A factory was built, hastening [=accelerating] the town's growth.
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His death was hastened by alcohol abuse.
2
[no object]
old-fashioned
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to move or act quickly
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When she heard the baby crying, she hastened [=hurried] up the stairs.
hasten to add/say/explain (etc.)
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to immediately say something in order to prevent confusion or misunderstanding
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The company announced that the initial tests look promising, but they hastened to add that there is still much more testing to be done.
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Let me hasten to point out that these changes will not affect our existing clients.
