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

If elected, Whiting wants to dive right in to figure out other ways to expedite permitting, including through the use of AI and other tech. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Cases get ludicrously expedited, so as not to jeopardize any looming funding rounds. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Additionally, the new streamlined structure with Perrette across both linear and streaming business ops makes for simplified and expedited decision-making. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Min Aung Hlaing promised to expedite the process and send a naval vessel to Malaysia to assist with further repatriations. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

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