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expedite

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of expedite

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.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of expedite

aid, dispatch, ease, encourage, facilitate

accelerate, bundle, fast-track, hasten, hurry, quicken, rush, speed (up), whisk

drive, goad, prod, propel, push, race, spur, stir, urge

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of expedite

delay, encumber, fetter, hamper, hinder, hobble, hold back, hold up, impede, interfere (with), manacle, rein (in), restrain, shackle, tie up, trammel

arrest, check, stall, stay, still, stop

brake, decelerate, retard, slow (down)

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