GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Expedite , a. [L. expeditus, p. p. of expedire to free one caught by the foot, to extricate, set free, bring forward, make ready; ex out + pes, prdis, t. See Foot.]
   Free of impediment; unimpeded.
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   To make the way plain and expedite.
   Hooker.
   
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   Expeditious; quick; speedily; prompt.
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   Nimble and expedite . . . in its operation.
   Tollotson.
   
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   Speech is a very short and expedite way of conveying their thoughts.
   Locke.
   
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   Expedite, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Expedited ; p. pr. & vb. n. Expediting .]
   To relieve of impediments; to facilitate; to accelerate the process or progress of; to hasten; to quicken; as, to expedite the growth of plants.
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   To expedite your glorious march.
   Milton.
   
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   To despatch; to send forth; to issue officially.
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   Such charters be expedited of course.
   Bacon.
   
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