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Hasten
Urgent Action![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'hasten' when emphasizing urgency and the importance of time in completing an action. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/RD62GkjX5ixAuyl7hI1QTsekH5M.webp)
Deliberate Speed![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Hasten' often implies intentional action to increase speed, not a natural or automatic process. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/6aRcHYTdqATxmcX5sz8z4Xaxk0.webp)
Negative Consequences![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Sometimes 'hasten' indicates causing something negative to happen sooner, like failure or demise. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/j0h4wRYDR9cp0B2640W7rD2SE.webp)