expedite
Translation
to expedite, to speed up, to accelerate
Examples
We need to expedite the shipping process.
We need to expedite the shipping process.
He promised to expedite our request.
He promised to expedite our request.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) happen sooner We need to expedite the shipping process.
Similar Words
Synonyms: speed up, accelerate; Antonyms: delay, hinder
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'pes' (foot), meaning 'to free the feet from a snare'. This evolved to mean 'to make something happen sooner'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' (out) + 'ped' (foot) as 'stepping out' quickly to get something done faster. It's about adding speed to a process.