Definitions

make time

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

Example Sentences

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“They both have a lot going on professionally but make time for each other during the week whenever they can,” the unnamed source added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

As a commuter student who is often busy at university, juggling clubs, internships and classes, I know it can be hard to make time for the people who matter most.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

There has also been a surge of online advice on how to make time in shelters more bearable.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

“I make time for everyone, and I’m enjoying all of it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

I’d come more often, but I gotta make time for my friends.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes

make time

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