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expediate

American  
[ik-spee-dee-eyt] / ɪkˈspi diˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

Nonstandard.
expediated, expediating

  1. to expedite.

Etymology

Origin of expediate

Alteration, influenced by -ate 1

Example Sentences

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Thus it will be possible to expediate matters and perhaps postpone the calling of Congress or make a call entirely unnecessary until Congress naturally assembles December next.

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