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

Shelly Sterling effectively expedited the removal of her husband by taking him to court. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Macron had ordered the government to expedite this bill’s passage through parliament, with the aim of having legislation in place for the beginning of the school year in September. — Pierre P Bairin, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Instead, with the scheduling of this latest round of World Cup qualifying a month prior to the start of the Heat’s training camp, and amid Antetokounmpo’s first career NBA relocation, a decision was made to expedite that acclimation process. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Anutin directed a deputy prime minister overseeing legal affairs to expedite a new gun control law, with stronger controls and significantly harsher penalties. — Reuters, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

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