expediate

[ ik-spee-dee-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, Nonstandard.

, ex·pe·di·at·ed, ex·pe·di·at·ing.

1. to expedite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of expediate¹

Alteration, influenced by -ate ¹

Example Sentences

“The Plaintiff is … asking the Court to determine if the compulsory self-governing rules of the Senate were complied with or simply bypassed to expediate a result favorable to the majority and to the extreme prejudice of the Plaintiff and her due process rights to fundamental fairness,” her attorney wrote.

From Washington Times

“The Plaintiff is … asking the Court to determine if the compulsory self-governing rules of the Senate were complied with or simply bypassed to expediate a result favorable to the majority and to the extreme prejudice of the Plaintiff and her due process rights to fundamental fairness,” her attorney wrote.

From Seattle Times

“CJ’s right foot has been bothering him for several weeks and this procedure is a proactive approach to expediate the healing process,” coach Fran McCaffery said.

From Washington Times

“CJ’s right foot has been bothering him for several weeks and this procedure is a proactive approach to expediate the healing process,” coach Fran McCaffery said.

From Seattle Times

Thus it will be possible to expediate matters and perhaps postpone the calling of Congress or make a call entirely unnecessary until Congress naturally assembles December next.

From Time Magazine Archive