apresurar

Definitions of apresurar
  1. verb
    move faster
    synonyms: acelerar, activar, aligerar, fomentar
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    type of:
    intensificar, intensificarse
    become more intense
  2. verb
    urge to an unnatural speed
    synonyms: achuchar, meter prisa
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    type of:
    empujar, exhortar, presionar
    force or impel in an indicated direction
  3. verb
    cause to move furtively and hurriedly
    synonyms: achuchar, azuzar
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    type of:
    desplazar, mover
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  4. verb
    speed up the progress of; facilitate
    synonyms: acelerar, activar
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    type of:
    ayudar
    give help or assistance; be of service
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