Results for expedient

1. Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the
circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desirable; advisable; advantageous; -- sometimes
contradistinguished from right or principled.

2. That which serves to promote or advance; suitable means to accomplish an end.




Synonyms and related words:



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grand
nice
seemly
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noble
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happy
of general utility
serviceable
advisable
dernier ressort
healthy
of help
shake-up
agency
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of service
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answer
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device
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devices
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pis aller
sortable
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intrigue
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step
auspicious
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politic
stopgap
banausic
estimable
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political influence
stratagem
becoming
excellent
jury-rig
possible
strategy
befitting
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jury-rigged expedient
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behind-the-scenes influence
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kind
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benevolent
fakement
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pragmatical
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profitable
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bon
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last shift
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timely
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fit
machinery
recommended
to be desired
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mediation
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course of action
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medium
ruse
wile
craft
good for
meet
scheme
wily device
cute trick
goodly
move
seasonable
wire-pulling