has·ten 
/ˈheɪsn̩/ verb
has·tens; has·tened; has·ten·ing /ˈheɪsn̩/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to cause (something) to happen more quickly
▪ A factory was built, hastening [=accelerating] the town's growth. ▪ His death was hastened by alcohol abuse. 2 [no obj] old-fashioned : to move or act quickly
▪ When she heard the baby crying, she hastened [=hurried] up the stairs.
▪ A factory was built, hastening [=accelerating] the town's growth. ▪ His death was hastened by alcohol abuse.
▪ When she heard the baby crying, she hastened [=hurried] up the stairs.
hasten to add/say/explain (etc.)
: to immediately say something in order to prevent confusion or misunderstanding
▪ The company announced that the initial tests look promising, but they hastened to add that there is still much more testing to be done. ▪ Let me hasten to point out that these changes will not affect our existing clients.
▪ The company announced that the initial tests look promising, but they hastened to add that there is still much more testing to be done. ▪ Let me hasten to point out that these changes will not affect our existing clients.
