hasten

verb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about hasten at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Act or move at high speed.

   We have to rush!

2. Move hurridly.

   He rushed down the hall to receive his guests

3. Speed up the progress of; facilitate.

   This should expedite the process