What does hastened mean?

"Hastened" means to make something happen sooner or more quickly. It implies a sense of urgency or speed.

Here are some synonyms for "hastened":

* Accelerated

* Speeded up

* Rushed

* Expedited

* Promoted

Here are some examples of how "hastened" can be used in a sentence:

* The doctor's arrival hastened the patient's recovery.

* The storm hastened the end of the picnic.

* The new technology hastened the development of the product.

Note: "Hastened" can also be used as an adjective, meaning "done quickly or suddenly."