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

She received a letter signed by Kahn on Enhanced Education letterhead—an Epstein entity where Kahn was listed as an officer—requesting expedited visa processing.

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“With more and more projects nearing completion across Pacific Palisades, the City of Los Angeles remains committed to expediting every aspect of the rebuild process until every family is back home.”

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"It doesn't guarantee admission to the US. It guarantees you an expedited appointment, you're still going to go through the same vetting."

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Last month, Frimpong approved expedited discovery on the claim that the aggressive raids violate a person’s 4th Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure.

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The department said it would expedite the investigation and it could be completed in months.

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Related Words

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