facilitating

[fuh-sil-i-tey-ting] / fəˈsɪl ɪˌteɪ tɪŋ /

VERB

assist the progress of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid ease expedite further help promote simplify speed

STRONG

forward smooth

WEAK

grease the wheels hand-carry make easy open doors run interference for speed up walk through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease check delay halt hinder hurt impede injure make difficult obstruct slow stop worsen

WEAK

detain prohibit

Example Sentences

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facilitating

Trying facilitating a frank conversation about what needs to be in order.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Her staff has been facilitating a conversation with people at Universal Studios and has found them to be “very willing partners,” said Helen Chavez Garcia, Barger’s communications director.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

The removal of the border is therefore expected to have major economic benefits, facilitating the flow of people back and forth, and possibly going some way to redress the imbalance between the two territories.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

The lawsuit alleges Ghana is violating domestic and regional law by "facilitating removals to unsafe countries", a statement from the legal coalition said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Hubler could make hundreds of millions facilitating the idiocy of Morgan Stanley’s customers.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis