I created this automatic program to expedite the banal task of sorting these images.
Source: tatoeba (10992930)
Expedite
/ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/
Synonyms for "expedite" (167 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Verb(17 words)
hastenaccelerateaccelerate developmentaccelerate growthaccelerate industrial growthaccelerate learningaccelerate progressacceleratesacceleratingboost speedbriskingbrusquercatalysecatalyzedcatalyzingcauses accelerationchivvy
Noun(4 words)
accelerate progressesaccelerate resultsassembly line pushassist verb
Adjective(2 words)
acceleratedaccelerated ecological decline
Strong matches (50)
Noun(12 words)
course rapidlydhavaexpeditingexpress railfacilitate a policy workshopfacilitatingfast tracking tasksfurther alonggreasesgreasinghasteninghasting
Verb(8 words)
Adjective(1 words)
hastening effect
Related words (83)
Noun(11 words)
Adjective(3 words)
hurryhurry alonghurry onhurry uphustlehustle uplend wings tolooselubricatemailmake clearmake formake way foroilopen the wayopen uppave the waypostprecipitateprepare the way
Show 39 more words
presspromotepushpush forwardpush onpush throughput forwardquickenrailroadrailroad throughremitremove frictionrun interference forrushrush alongsendsend awaysend forthsend offset forwardshipsimplifysmoothsmooth the waysoap the waysspeedspeed alongspeed upspurstampedestep uptransmitunbarunblockunclogunjamurgewhipwhip along
Adverb(1 words)
more accelerating
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: hasten, accelerate, accelerate, accelerate development, accelerate growth.
- Sentence evidence is available for expedite, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "expedite".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "expedite"
Keep "expedite" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "expedite" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "expedite", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "expedite" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Human rights advocates are now pushing the Biden administration to expedite the process to reunite refugees with relatives in the U.S.
Source: tatoeba (11798629)
We're trying to expedite the process.
Source: tatoeba (11980018)
Would you like to expedite this order?
Source: tatoeba (12058737)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "expedite"?
Closest matches include hasten, accelerate, accelerate, accelerate development, accelerate growth.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "expedite"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.