Hasten
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Urgent Action
Use 'hasten' when emphasizing urgency and the importance of time in completing an action. We must hasten the release of the new product to beat our competitors.
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Deliberate Speed
'Hasten' often implies intentional action to increase speed, not a natural or automatic process. The onset of winter hastened the birds' migration.
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Negative Consequences
Sometimes 'hasten' indicates causing something negative to happen sooner, like failure or demise. Ignoring the symptoms might hasten serious health issues.