The difference between Expedite and Impede

When used as verbs, expedite means to accelerate the progress of, whereas impede means to get in the way of.


Expedite is also adjective with the meaning: free of impediment.

check bellow for the other definitions of Expedite and Impede

  1. Expedite as a verb (transitive):

    To accelerate the progress of.

    Examples:

    "He expedited the search by alphabetizing the papers."

  2. Expedite as a verb (transitive):

    To perform (a task) fast and efficiently.

  1. Expedite as an adjective:

    Free of impediment; unimpeded.

  2. Expedite as an adjective:

    Expeditious; quick; prompt.

  1. Impede as a verb (transitive):

    To get in the way of; to hinder.

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