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Meaning of hastened
The primary meaning of the word "hastened" is to make something happen or be done more quickly.
Etymology of hastened
The word "hastened" originated from the Old English words "hæstan" meaning "to hasten" and the suffix "-ed" which forms the past tense and past participle of verbs
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to describe the act of speeding up or quickening something
Synonyms
expedited
accelerated
sped
quickened
hurried
rushed
hastened
fast-tracked
facilitated
eased
assisted
prompted
spurred
stimulated
boosted
enhanced
intensified
increased
amplified
magnified
expanded
broadened
deepened
sharpened
heightened
strengthened
energized
invigorated
revitalized
refreshed
renewed
accelerated
stimulated
Definitions
- To make something happen or be done more quickly
- To move or travel quickly
- To urge or prompt someone to do something quickly
Usage Examples
- The company hastened the development of the new product to meet the growing demand
- The news of the emergency hastened the response of the rescue team
- The teacher hastened the students to finish their assignments before the deadline
Antonyms
delayed
slowed
hindered
impeded
obstructed
blocked
halted
stopped
paused
suspended
postponed
deferred
protracted
prolonged
extended
dragged
lagged
slackened
relaxed
eased
reduced
decreased
diminished
weakened
lessened
mitigated
alleviated