greasing wheels

Main Entry:
assist [uh-sist]
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: help
Synonyms: abet, aid, back, bail out, benefit, boost, collaborate, cooperate, do for, expedite, facilitate, further, give a boost, give a leg up, give a lift, go down the line for, go for, go to bat for, go with, grease the wheels, hype*, lend a hand, make a pitch for, open doors, plug*, puff, push*, put on the map, reinforce, relieve, ride shotgun, root for, run interference for, serve, stand up for, stump, support, sustain, take care of, thump, work for, work with
Antonyms: hinder, hurt, stop, thwart
Main Entry: facilitate
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: assist the progress of
Synonyms: aid, ease, expedite, forward, further, grease the wheels, hand-carry, help, make easy, open doors, promote, run interference for, simplify, smooth, speed, speed up, walk through
Antonyms: block, check, delay, detain, hinder, prohibit, stop
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