hastened
verbUK /ˈheɪsənd/
US /ˈheɪsənd/
Moved or did something more quickly.
She hastened to the door when she heard the bell.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Caused something to happen sooner.
The rain hastened the end of the game.
3. Said or did something without delay.
He hastened to add that he was only joking.
4. Moved with urgent speed toward a place.
They hastened home before the storm arrived.