expedite — to make something happen more quickly or efficiently
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something happen more quickly or efficiently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈekspɪˌdaɪt/
Example Sentences
- The CEO decided to expedite the pizza delivery by hiring Flash as a delivery boy.
- Please expedite my passport application - I have a flight tomorrow!
- The hospital expedited the surgery to save the patient's life.
expedite
VERB[/ˈekspɪˌdaɪt/]
to make something happen more quickly or efficiently
to make something happen more quickly or efficiently
Meditate to calm, don't agitate - expedite with a peaceful state!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin expeditus, the past participle of expedire, meaning 'to free from impediment' or 'to set free.' The prefix ex- means 'out' and pedis relates to 'foot,' so literally 'to free one's feet from obstacles.'
Breakdown
ex- (out) + ped- (foot) + -ite (make/do) = expedite (to free from obstacles, make faster)
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📝Examples
“The CEO decided to expedite the pizza delivery by hiring Flash as a delivery boy.”
“Please expedite my passport application - I have a flight tomorrow!”
“The hospital expedited the surgery to save the patient's life.”
“To expedite the meeting, he served espresso instead of decaf coffee.”
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