expedite
Translation
to speed up, to accelerate, to hasten
Examples
We must expedite the delivery of the goods.
We must expedite the delivery of the goods.
He promised to expedite the visa application.
He promised to expedite the visa application.
Grammar Patterns
to expedite ((sth.)) to make (sth.) happen more quickly We must expedite the delivery of the goods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: speed up, accelerate, hasten; Antonyms: delay, hinder, obstruct
Etymology
From Latin 'expedire' meaning 'to free the feet', from 'ex-' (out) + 'ped-' (foot). Literally, to free the feet from a snare, hence to speed things up.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Express Delivery'. To expedite is to make something express. The 'ped' root is also in 'pedal' – you pedal faster to expedite your journey.