- past tense form of facilitate.
- past participle of facilitate.
facilitated
Americanadjective
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(of a discussion, workshop, etc.) led or moderated, especially by a person trained to do so.
All of the club’s members are invited to attend a facilitated workshop to review all aspects of club activity.
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made easier or less difficult.
The number of visitors to the EU increased as a result of the facilitated visa process.
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Central banks in Japan and China have in the recent past facilitated purchases of domestic stocks via ETFs, Balchunas pointed out.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
The role of any public officer, private individual, financial institution or intermediary that may have facilitated the alleged scheme.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
His research also facilitated analysis of new types of securities, including mortgage-backed bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
These types of commissions, which have facilitated significant improvements in other states’ public defender systems, are usually established by the governor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
Matters are also facilitated when the prince, having no other dominions to govern, is constrained to come to live there in person.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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