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facilitate

[ fuh-sil-i-teyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

facilitated, facilitating.

to make easier or less difficult; help forward (an action, a process, etc.):
Careful planning facilitates any kind of work.
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.
to assist the progress of (a person).

facilitate

/ fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪt /

verb

tr to make easier; assist the progress of

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Derived Forms

faˈcilitative, adjective
faˈciliˌtator, noun

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Other Word Forms

fa·cil·i·ta·tive adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of facilitate¹

First recorded in 1605–15; facilit(y) + -ate ¹

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Example Sentences

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He also vowed to facilitate what he described as the "voluntary emigration" of much of Gaza's population to other countries - a plan many view as forcible expulsion.

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Indeed, Spanish steel might have conquered the New World in the sixteenth century, but its long rule over that vast region was facilitated by the appeal of a shared Christian religion.

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The case rose to national prominence thanks to protest demonstrations and federal court orders directing the Trump administration to “facilitate” his return.

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Nick was charged with conspiracy to facilitate the illegal entry of foreign nationals into the UK and later sentenced to eight years in prison.

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But a spokesperson for the Department of Health said they cannot facilitate a visit at this time.

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Related Words

facilis descensus Averno facilitated

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