expedite

[ek-spi-dahyt]

verb (used with object)

expedited, expediting 

1. to speed up the progress of; hasten.

   to expedite shipments.

   Synonyms: hurry, accelerate, push, quicken
   Antonyms: delay

2. to accomplish promptly, as a piece of business; dispatch.

   to expedite one's duties.

3. to issue or dispatch, as an official document or letter.

adjective

1. Obsolete.,  ready for action; alert.

expedite

/ ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪt /

verb

1. to hasten the progress of; hasten or assist

2. to do or process (something, such as business matters) with speed and efficiency

3. rare,  to dispatch (documents, messages, etc)

adjective

1. unimpeded or prompt; expeditious

2. alert or prepared

Word History and Origins

Origin of expedite¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin expedītus (past participle of expedīre “to disengage, set the feet free”), equivalent to ex- ex- ¹ + ped- (stem of pēs ) foot + -ītus adjective suffix ( -ite ² )

Word History and Origins

Origin of expedite¹

C17: from Latin expedīre, literally: to free the feet (as from a snare), hence, liberate, from _ex- ¹ + pēs foot

Example Sentences

I believe the information is of such vital public importance that we filed suit and petitioned for expedited service.

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Department of the Interior this week requesting “expedited support” for its floating vessel plan, Sable said the new state law is “creating barriers which necessitate our need for an alternative offshore solution.”

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The records show that Noem quickly expedited more than $11 million of federal money to rebuild a historic pier in Naples, Florida, after she was contacted by a major financial supporter last month.

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The land is already zoned for use as a cemetery by right, meaning the process is expedited and doesn’t require any public hearings.

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Sami Gallegos, a spokesperson for the California Health and Human Services agency, said in a statement that the administration is working with Southern Inyo Healthcare District to expedite payments due to the hospital “where possible.”

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Related Words

• accelerate 
• assist 
• facilitate 
• hasten 
• promote 
• quicken 
• speed 
• urge