Has"ten (hās"'n), v. t.
[imp. & p. p. Hastened (-'nd); p.
pr. & vb. n. Hastening (-'n*ĭng).] To
press; to drive or urge forward; to push on; to precipitate; to
accelerate the movement of; to expedite; to hurry.
I would hasten my escape from the windy
storm.
Ps. lv. 8.Has"ten, v. i. To move with
celerity; to be rapid in motion; to act speedily or quickly; to go
quickly.
I hastened to the spot whence the noise
came.
De Foe.