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expedite
What does expedite mean?
expedite (verb): speed up the progress of; facilitate.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use expedite in a sentence?
- This should expedite the process. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce expedite?
/ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does expedite come from?
From Latin expedītus (“unimpeded, unfettered”), perfect passive participle of expediō (“bring forward, set right”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “expedite” mean?
to rush, flood, or increase suddenly
Not quite: that's what surge means.
(of information) make known; pass on
Not quite: that's what convey means.
speed up the progress of; facilitate
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use or manipulate to one's advantage
Not quite: that's what exploit means.
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