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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CEOs should facilitate conversations, not dominate them: Employees don’t join a town hall just to listen to the CEO.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The company said it will continue its efforts to facilitate age-appropriate access to content and product features over the next few quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

This was done in part to promote the new cinematic works, but to also facilitate interaction, placing guests on an unknown adventure rather than one with a fixed outcome.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

McEvoy runs the exchange with fellow fans Gill Taggart and Gordon Forbes, who help facilitate transactions to make sure "no one gets scammed".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

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

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

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