facilitate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make easier or less difficult; help forward (an action, a process, etc.).
Careful planning facilitates any kind of work.
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to lead or moderate (a discussion, workshop, etc.), especially as a person trained to do so.
An instructor will facilitate the online discussions, providing students with the questions beforehand.
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to assist the progress of (a person).
verb
Other Word Forms
- facilitative adjective
- facilitator noun
Etymology
Origin of facilitate
First recorded in 1605–15; facilit(y) + -ate 1
Example Sentences
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"This initiative aims to facilitate the investigation for the benefit of the victims," Romain Jordan said - not to replace the official investigation.
From BBC
Airbnb is currently implementing AI agents into its business to improve customer service, personalize recommendations and facilitate trip planning.
On Monday, one of the token’s creators withdrew $2.5 million worth of cryptocurrency from a pool of coins that had been established to facilitate trading.
If credit card availability declines, consumers may instead turn to personal loans as a primary option to facilitate spending, argued SoFi CEO Anthony Noto in a weekend social media post.
From Barron's
They accepted and the meeting was facilitated by a mediator in Londonderry last year.
From BBC
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