expedite
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for expedite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make a process happen faster.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
impede
slow down
How to use expedite
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
expedite the process
expedited shipping
expedite a request
Common in business and shipping contexts ("expedited shipping").
Etymology
From Latin expeditus, "unimpeded, free," the past participle of expedire, "to free the feet" — from ex- ("out") plus pes ("foot").
Full origin of expedite →Frequently asked questions
What does “expedite” mean?
The word “expedite” means to make a process happen faster. In plain terms, to speed something up or push it through more quickly.
How do you pronounce “expedite”?
“Expedite” is pronounced EHK-spuh-dyt (/ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “expedite” in a sentence?
Here is “expedite” used in a sentence: “We paid extra to expedite the shipping.”
What is the opposite of “expedite”?
The opposite of “expedite” — its antonyms — are impede and slow down.
What part of speech is “expedite”?
“Expedite” is a verb.
Where does the word “expedite” come from?
The word “expedite” comes from Latin. From Latin expeditus, "unimpeded, free," the past participle of expedire, "to free the feet" — from ex- ("out") plus pes ("foot").
Related words
accelerate
dispatch
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expedience
expediency
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expediter
expedition
expeditious
expeditiously
facilitate
fast track
speed up
