expedite

Verb

1. (transitive) To accelerate the progress of.
2. (broadly, transitive) To perform (a task) fast and efficiently.
3. To perform the duties of an expediter.
4. (obsolete, transitive) To free from impediment; to release or set at liberty.

Adj

1. Free of impediment; unimpeded.
2. Expeditious; quick; prompt.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/

Etymology

From Latin expedītus (“unimpeded, unfettered”), perfect passive participle of expediō (“bring forward, set right”).

Synonyms

hasten

quicken

hurry

accelerate

dispatch

speed

speed up

facilitate

precipitate

conclude

settle

finnish

make easy

hie

hurry up

hustle

nimble

promote

prompt

push forward

quick

railroad

ready

spur

strive

unembarrassed

unimpeded

unrestricted

increase speed

help forward

accommodate

accomplish

active

alert

come away

despatch

ease

easy

encourage

fast

free

🆓

haste