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expedite

ex·pe·dite

expedite

 
 
pronunciation:
ek spih daIt
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: expedites, expediting, expedited
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
definition 2: to issue or dispatch (an official document).
similar words:
dispatch
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derivation: expeditor (expediter) (n.)
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