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Definition of expedite

expedite

/ˈɛk.spə.daɪt/
ex · pe · dite
Adverb:expeditiously
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Adjective:expeditious
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Past Simple:expedited
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Past Participle:expedited
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Present Participle:expediting
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expedite Lexical Profile

expedite Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To make an action, process, or shipment happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Example

"The company paid an additional fee to expedite the delivery of the medical supplies."

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• Nearby Words

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expedient
expediently
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expediter
expedition
expeditionary

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin expeditus, the past participle of expedire ('to extricate, prepare, or dispatch'), literally meaning 'to free the feet from fetters' (from ex- 'out' and pes, pedis 'foot').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Expedite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/expedite
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