hasten
This word carries a sense of urgency and acceleration, often implying a purposeful drive toward a conclusion or destination. It is more formal than hurry and suggests a deliberate increase in speed to achieve a specific result or to avoid a delay. When used transitively to describe an event, it suggests an external force acting as a catalyst to trigger a result prematurely. When used intransitively, it describes the physical act of rushing toward a goal, often conveying a feeling of eagerness or anxiety.
Meanings
To make something happen sooner or more quickly than it would otherwise occur.
"The new government policy is designed to hasten the recovery of the economy."
To move or travel quickly toward a specific destination or goal.
"The children hastened to the door when they heard the ice cream truck."