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to expedite

to expedite

45 6.5
To make something happen faster and easier
  • verb
  • /ˈɛkspəˌdaɪt/
  • Formal
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  • This bill remarkably orders DHS to expedite visa processing for foreigners who want to come to the US and work in healthcare.
  • expedite the process
  • expedite the procedure
  • expedited review

We, we advocated to get them expedited.

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Examples

  • Coffee grounds is an amazing source of nitrogen and will help you to expedite the composting process.

  • They're saying give us more money so that we can house these people and expedite the work permit process.

  • We only went to city hall to expedite the process.

  • I wanted to offer my services free of charge to help expedite that in any way possible.

  • Michael, is this a process your firm could help to expedite?

  • I copy, Nine, but we are supposed to expedite all shipping in this area.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • In addition, more robust learning strategies should be explored to expedite their language acquisition.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The ability of engineering and accounting to exchange data electronically expedites the payment process.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The establishment of procedures by the two subcommittees was expected to expedite progress on substantive issues in future sessions.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The team worked overtime to expedite the project completion before the deadline.

Synonyms

to hurry
vsto expedite
1.0

To move or act quickly because there is little time

focuses on speeding processes while keeping them efficient and orderly
to hurry up
vsto expedite
  • Informal
637 1.0

To move or act more quickly to avoid being late

means speeding with attention to order and efficiency, not only rush
to accelerate
vsto expedite
  • Specialized
331 3.7

To move faster or make something happen faster

prioritizes speed while also improving organization and efficiency
to speed up
vsto expedite
161 2.5

To make something move or happen faster

focuses on faster results plus smoother, more efficient procedures
to pick up the pace
vsto expedite
23 4.0

To move or work faster

means faster action with attention to efficiency and workflow
to hasten
vsto expedite
12 4.6

Make something happen sooner

adds speed plus improved efficiency and smoother process flow
to quicken
vsto expedite
12 4.1

To move or happen faster

implies speed increases together with better process efficiency
to hit the accelerator
vsto expedite
  • Informal
1 4.4

To try harder or work faster to reach a goal

implies planned, efficient speeding rather than sudden forceful push
to quicken the pace
vsto expedite
1 3.9

Move or work faster to finish sooner

emphasizes organized acceleration and improved efficiency beyond urgency

Antonyms

562 1.4

To make something happen later than planned

75 3.6

To make it difficult for people or things to do something

How Fast

to accelerate
  • Specialized
331 3.7
to speed up
161 2.5
to hasten
12 4.6
to expedite
  • Formal
45 6.5
to slow
957 1.0
to delay
562 1.4

Surface Forms

expedite infinitive
expedited past
expedited past participle
expediting present participle
expedites third person singular

Etymology

The word expedite comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and ped- 'foot', and it once meant to 'free the feet' so a person could move quickly. So, to expedite something is to help it move faster or happen sooner.