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expedite
EHK-spuh-dyt
Expedite (verb) means to make a process happen faster. Example: “We paid extra to expedite the shipping.”
verb
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To make a process happen faster.
"We paid extra to expedite the shipping."
"The manager expedited the approval so the project could start on time."
How to use expedite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo speed something up or push it through more quickly.
When to use it
Common in business and shipping contexts ("expedited shipping").
Common pairings
expedite the process
expedited shipping
expedite a request
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- expedites
- Past tense
- expedited
- Comparative
- more expedite
- Superlative
- most expedite
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Etymology
From Latin expeditus, "unimpeded, free," the past participle of expedire, "to free the feet" — from ex- ("out") plus pes ("foot").
Synonyms
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impede
slow down
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Rhymes for expedite
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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").
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