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ex·pe·dite
 expedite
- pronunciation:
- ek
spih
daIt
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
expedited, expedites, expediting |
| definition 1: |
to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency.
The kitchen assistant expedites the orders by adding the condiments, dressings, and side dishes.- antonyms:
- delay
- similar words:
- dispatch, speed
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| definition 2: |
to issue or dispatch (an official document).
- similar words:
- dispatch
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| related words: |
achieve, advance, assist, discharge, execute, express, facilitate, fleet, hasten, help, precipitate, promote, quicken, smooth |
| derivation: |
expeditor (expediter) (n.) |
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