Definition of hasten

hastenverb

vội vàng

/ˈheɪsn//ˈheɪsn/

The word "hasten" originated from the Old English word "hæsten" which meant "to set in motion, to make quick or aid in speeding." It came from the Germanic root "hab-" meaning "to move" or "to possess," and the suffix "-sten" which indicated an intensified action. In Middle English, the word took on the additional meaning of "to cause to hurry" or "to accelerate." It was commonly used in religious texts to describe the urgency and importance of performing religious duties quickly, for example, the phrase "haste ye, therefore, and repent" was used in the Book of Revelations to encourage people to convert before it was too late. The meaning of the word has remained relatively consistent throughout its history, with the modern English usage of "to hurry or make haste" falling directly in line with its historical roots. The etymology of the word "hasten" is a fascinating example of the way that languages evolve and change over time, from its origins in the Germanic root "hab-," to its association with religious urgency in Middle English, to its modern-day usage as a simple synonym for "hurry."

Summary
type ngoại động từ
meaningthúc (ai) làm gấp, giục (ai) mau lên
meaningđẩy nhanh (công việc)
type nội động từ
meaningvội, vội vàng, vội vã; hấp tấp
meaningđi gấp, đến gấp
namespace

to say or do something without delay

nói hoặc làm điều gì đó không chậm trễ

Example:
  • She saw his frown and hastened to explain.

    Cô thấy anh cau mày liền vội vàng giải thích.

  • He has been described as a ‘charmless bore’—not by me, I hasten to add.

    Anh ta đã được mô tả là một 'kẻ nhàm chán không có sức quyến rũ' - không phải bởi tôi, tôi vội nói thêm.

  • I hasten to add that I knew nothing of the fraud at the time.

    Tôi vội nói thêm rằng vào thời điểm đó tôi không biết gì về vụ lừa đảo này.

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

làm cho điều gì đó xảy ra sớm hơn hoặc nhanh hơn

Example:
  • The treatment she received may, in fact, have hastened her death.

    Trên thực tế, sự điều trị mà cô nhận được có thể đã đẩy nhanh cái chết của cô.

  • News of the scandal certainly hastened his departure from office.

    Tin tức về vụ bê bối chắc chắn đã đẩy nhanh việc ông rời nhiệm sở.

to go or move somewhere quickly

đi hoặc di chuyển đến nơi nào đó một cách nhanh chóng

Example:
  • We hastened back to Rome.

    Chúng tôi vội vã quay trở lại Rome.

Related words and phrases

Related words and phrases

Idioms

cost/pay an arm and a leg
(informal)to cost/pay a lot of money
cost somebody dear
to cost somebody a lot of money
  • The campaign for the presidency has cost her dear.
    • to make somebody suffer a lot
  • That one mistake has cost him dear over the years.
    • it will cost you
    (informal)used to say that something will be expensive
  • There is a deluxe model available, but it'll cost you.