Definitions

make time

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festinate v.
hurry v.
scoot v.
skedaddle v.

VERB

festinate

Synonyms

STRONG

barrel bolt bustle dart dash flash fly hasten hurry hustle quicken race run sail scoot scramble scurry shoot speed sprint tear whisk whiz zip zoom

WEAK

get a move on get cracking go like lightning go like the wind haste make haste run like the wind shake a leg

Antonyms

STRONG

dally dawdle decelerate delay halt procrastinate rest slow stay wait walk

VERB

hurry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dash hasten hustle jog rush scoot scurry whirl whisk zip

STRONG

accelerate barrel beeline bestir breeze bullet burst bustle drive expedite fleet flit fly goad haste nip push quicken race rip rocket roll run sally smoke speed spur urge whish whiz

WEAK

be quick dig in get a move on go like lightning hurry up lose no time make haste make short work of make tracks shake a leg speed up step on it step on the gas turn on steam

Antonyms

STRONGEST

procrastinate slow

STRONG

cease check decelerate delay discourage dissuade halt hinder repress retard stop walk

WEAK

dally dawdle rest stall wait

VERB

scoot

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bolt dart dash hustle scamper scurry whiz zip

STRONG

accelerate expedite fly hasten move race run rush skedaddle speed split spur vamoose

WEAK

be quick beeline clear out get a move on go like lightning hurry up make haste make tracks move fast shake a leg step on it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dawdle decelerate slow wait

STRONG

cease delay discourage dissuade halt hinder remain retard stay stop walk

VERB

skedaddle

Synonyms

STRONG

blow bolt dart dash decamp expedite fly hasten hurry hustle leave move race run rush scamper scat scoot scurry speed split spur vamoose whiz zip

WEAK

clear out fly the coop get a move on go like lightning hightail it hurry up make haste make oneself scarce make tracks move fast shake a leg step on it take off

Antonyms

STRONG

cease come dally dawdle decelerate delay discourage dissuade halt procrastinate remain rest slow stay stop wait walk

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make time

Van Tassel said he received telepathic instructions for building a metal-free dome that could generate electrostatic energy and eventually help rejuvenate cells and make time travel possible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

“It infuriates her. It doesn’t make me mad. I feel very fortunate that I can make time during the day and do these things.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

Nur House Cafe — If you’re in need of a caffeine break and something sweet, make time for Nur House Cafe.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

Tourette's campaigner John Davidson has cut his hours at his long-standing job as a community centre caretaker to make time for his growing international fame.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

Ellis baits the hook, and I know she genuinely wants to talk, and she’s bummed, probably, that Mom can’t make time for her hockey games.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

make time

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