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hasten

/hæstn/ verb · British & US
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What does hasten mean?

verb

to move or cause something to move more quickly; to make something happen sooner.

Example

"The doctor hastened the patient's recovery with a new treatment."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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