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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While Conor has been in prison, he's volunteered as a law clerk, facilitated classes about accountability and restorative justice, and spoken in a video about teen dating violence.
From BBC
Diaz-Canel said the talks were being facilitated by "international factors" without elaborating.
From Barron's
A spokesman for China's foreign ministry said on Thursday that "maintaining regular passenger train services is of great significance for facilitating personnel exchanges" between the two countries.
From Barron's
Another Brazilian woman, whom we are calling Ana to protect her identity, says that Brunel and his modelling business were instrumental in facilitating her relationship with Epstein.
From BBC
"Our policies prohibit our AIs from promoting or facilitating violent acts and we're constantly working to make our tools even better."
From Barron's
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