facilitate

[fuh-sil-i-teyt] / fəˈsɪl ɪˌteɪt /

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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The rout comes as brokerages have been requiring more margin to facilitate trading in precious metals.

From MarketWatch

"It's really difficult because from day one they have had to rely on someone else to facilitate what they want to do," Dot said.

From BBC

We are making every resource and tool available to help facilitate the city’s continued response effort...

From Los Angeles Times

Ryu’s job in Kuwait included facilitating visas for all North Koreans living in the Middle East at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company “did not discuss, facilitate or influence” Zhao’s pardon, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal