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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for hasten

Verb

1. rush, hasten, hurry, look sharp, festinate, act, move
usage: act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"
2. rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along, travel, go, move, locomote
usage: step on it; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
3. expedite, hasten, help, assist, aid
usage: speed up the progress of; facilitate; "This should expedite the process"
4. induce, stimulate, rush, hasten, effect, effectuate, bring about, set up
usage: cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
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