hasten
/ˈheɪ.sən/verb
To hurry, or to do something more quickly.
Example sentences
- “She hastened to the station so she wouldn't miss the last train.”
- “Guests hastened inside when the rain began to fall.”
'I hasten to add' is a set phrase for rushing in a clarification before listeners get the wrong idea. Slightly formal; 'hurry' is the everyday word.