ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (transitive, by extension) To perform (a task) fast and efficiently.
  2. To perform the duties of an expediter.
  3. (transitive, obsolete) To free from impediment; to release or set at liberty.
  4. Free of impediment; unimpeded.
  5. 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

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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