Synonyms of expedite

expedite

verb

as in to facilitate

formal to cause (something) to happen faster

They've asked the judge to expedite the lawsuits.

We'll do what we can to expedite the processing of your insurance claim.

Related Words

• facilitate
• accelerate
• aid
• encourage
• ease
• hasten
• dispatch
• quicken
• hurry
• fast-track
• rush
• speed (up)
• urge
• push
• spur
• whisk
• race
• propel
• stir
• bundle
• prod
• drive
• goad

Dissimilar Words

• impede
• hinder
• delay
• restrain
• hamper
• interfere (with)
• encumber
• stop
• hobble
• hold back
• tie up
• check
• stay
• rein (in)
• arrest
• hold up
• stall
• shackle
• fetter
• brake
• still
• trammel
• slow (down)
• retard
• decelerate
• manacle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expedite

After booking your reservation, an on-site concierge will reach out to coordinate classes, excursions, and even expedited VIP airport service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Based on its promise, the FDA expedited its review of Galleri, which is the furthest along in that approval process. — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Really, the accomplishment was changing the rules and expediting [affordable] housing. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

The city of Carlsbad, which has faced prolonged erosion impacts, has declared a local emergency to expedite coastal stabilization efforts to prepare for the possibility of strong El Nino conditions. — Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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