hastens

1. act or move at high speedExamples: "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"Synonyms: festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush

2. move fastExamples: "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"Synonyms: belt along, bucket along, cannonball along, hasten, hie, hotfoot, pelt along, raceAntonyms: linger

3. speed up the progress of; facilitateExamples: "This should expedite the process"Synonyms: expedite, hasten

4. cause to occur rapidlyExamples: "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"Synonyms: hasten, induce, rush, stimulate