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EXPEDITE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Process fast and efficiently

Example:

I will try to expedite the matter

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "expedite" is one way to...):

action; litigate; process; sue (institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 2

Meaning:

Speed up the progress of; facilitate

Example:

This should expedite the process

Synonyms:

expedite; hasten

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "expedite" is one way to...):

aid; assist; help (give help or assistance; be of service)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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