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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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He also added that the U.S. would facilitate tariff and sanctions relief.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

That data is considered highly sensitive because it can be used to commit identity theft, access financial or government records, and facilitate targeted harassment or intimidation, particularly if the data were mishandled or leaked.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Apollo said it was pleased to facilitate the transaction and support Intel’s priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"We just have to continue to cut back and make savings in other areas to facilitate the juggernaut that is Rightmove," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I would be happy to do anything possible to facilitate such a path.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer