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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Individuals caught accessing as well as facilitating such material can face criminal prosecution, fines and civil action from rights holders.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The yuan has fallen by 40% against the euro since 2020, facilitating a major turnaround in the trade balance with European economies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Israeli defence body Cogat, which controls Gaza's crossings, has said it is facilitating aid deliveries and that there is no limit on the amount that can enter.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Lesch’s regular meetings with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, which ended with Lesch facilitating an important if temporary breakthrough in U.S.-Syrian relations?

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

It is at this point—and at only this point—that we can say that the work of Galileo and his pupils on water flow had finally paid off by facilitating a markedly improved practical technology.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton