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smooth the way

VERB

prepare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange assemble brace develop draw up equip form formulate gird make plan produce provide qualify ready strengthen supply train

STRONG

adapt adjust anticipate appoint coach concoct construct contrive cook dispose endow fabricate fashion fit fix fortify furnish groom outfit perfect practice prime settle steel

WEAK

build up fill in fit out lay the groundwork make provision make up put in order put together turn out warm up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy discourage disperse dissuade forget halt hurt let go neglect ruin scatter stop take weaken

STRONG

break confuse demolish disarrange disorder disorganize disturb ignore unfit unfurnish unsettle upset wreck

Example Sentences

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To smooth the way, the British government recently granted a planning application for the biggest Chinese embassy in Europe to be built in London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Germany helped smooth the way, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier conducting negotiations with Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

There’s no magic formula for knowing when —or if — to euthanize a beloved pet, but preparation and trusting your gut can help smooth the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

Of course the great hope is the return of robust economic growth to smooth the way.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

He wasn't going to smooth the way for her.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies

smooth the way

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