Definitions

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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It also warned financial institutions that they could be targeted for facilitating transactions for Chinese refiners using Iranian oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

The WHO said it was "facilitating coordination" between national authorities and the ship's operators to organise the medical evacuation of two passengers with symptoms.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

But last year, the Local Government Association said councils had highlighted that compulsory purchase orders require "considerable resources to be of any significant use in facilitating town centre regeneration".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis