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.

Synonyms & Similar 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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• 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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of expedite

The order also calls for city agencies to collectively expedite the building permit review process, calling for reviews to be done in 30 days following the submission of an application. —Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025

National Environmental Policy Act permitting processes will be expedited for infrastructure that doesn't significantly impact the environment. —Maria Curi, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025

California lawmakers consider expediting insurance claims. —Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025

Some researchers have found high fructose corn syrup contributes more to obesity than other sweeteners (and may expedite the growth of cancer cells), while others suggest its impact is no more severe than table sugar. —Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 10 Jan. 2025

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