Expedite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Expedite is a verb meaning (transitive) To accelerate the progress of.
Meaning
(transitive) To accelerate the progress of.
More Meanings
- (transitive, by extension) To perform (a task) fast and efficiently.
- To perform the duties of an expediter.
- (transitive, obsolete) To free from impediment; to release or set at liberty.
- Free of impediment; unimpeded.
- Expeditious; quick; prompt.
Example Sentences
nimble and expedite […] in its operation
[…] to make the way plaine and expedite […]
He expedited the search by alphabetizing the papers.
[…]Speech in general (which is a very ſhort and expedite way of conveying their Thoughts one to another)[…]
Word Forms
- expedites
- expediting
- expedited
Synonyms for expedite
Depending on context, synonyms include hasten.
Antonyms for expedite
Common opposites include impede, slow down.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hasten, expeditiously, quicken, accelerate, speedy, accelerated.
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