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expedite

[ ek-spi-dahyt ]
/ ˈɛk spɪˌdaɪt /
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verb (used with object), ex·pe·dit·ed, ex·pe·dit·ing.
to speed up the progress of; hasten: to expedite shipments.
to accomplish promptly, as a piece of business; dispatch: to expedite one's duties.
to issue or dispatch, as an official document or letter.
adjective
Obsolete. ready for action; alert.
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Origin of expedite

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 (see -ite2)
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Words related to expedite

accelerate, assist, facilitate, hasten, promote, quicken, speed, urge, advance, dispatch, forward, hurry, precipitate, press, railroad, rush, fast track, hand-carry, hand-walk, run interference

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British Dictionary definitions for expedite

expedite
/ (ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪt) /
verb (tr)
to hasten the progress of; hasten or assist
to do or process (something, such as business matters) with speed and efficiency
rare to dispatch (documents, messages, etc)
adjective obsolete
unimpeded or prompt; expeditious
alert or prepared

Word Origin for expedite

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