facilitated

[fuh-sil-i-tey-tid] / fəˈsɪl ɪˌteɪ tɪd /

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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Susquehanna—which said it took a big loss after being caught on the wrong side of the trades—is seeking to uncover the traders’ identities and force platforms that facilitated the transactions to freeze their accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

“J.F. feels embarrassed and ashamed, but she is also angry that Snap facilitated this by design, and angrier still that Snap continues to operate its platform in the same manner today,” the lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The cash raised will strengthen its balance sheet and has already facilitated some recent strategic transactions.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

It's thought criminal allegations Brittan made against Al Fayed now form part of Operation Cornpoppy - the ongoing, active investigation into individuals who may have enabled or facilitated offending by the former Harrods owner.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Having sympathetic warders facilitated one of our most vital tasks on Robben Island: communication.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela