Expedite
EX'PEDITE, v.t. [L. expedio; Eng. speed. Expedio is compound. We see the same root in impedio, to hinder to send against, to move in opposition.] 1. To hasten; to quicken; to accelerate motion or progress. The general sent orders to expedite the march of the army. Artificial heat may expedite the growth of plants. 2. To dispatch; to send from. Such charters are expedited of course. 3. To hasten by rendering easy. EX'PEDITE, a. [L. expeditus.] Quick; speedy; expeditious; as expedite execution. [Little used.] 1. Easy; clear of impediments; unencumbered; as, to make a way plain and expedite. [Unusual.] 2. Active; nimble; ready; prompt. The more expedite will be the soul in its operations. [Unusual.] 3. Light-armed. [Not used.]
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