Synonyms of facilitate

facilitate

verb

fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtāt 

as in to ease

to free from obstruction or difficulty

several religious organizations are involved in the effort to facilitate the settlement of the immigrants arriving in the area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ease
• assist
• promote
• improve
• simplify
• smooth
• expedite
• accelerate
• loosen (up)
• help
• pave the way (for)
• grease
• aid
• speed
• hasten
• forward
• unclog
• further
• quicken
• hurry
• advance
• streamline
• rush
• straighten (out)
• abet
• disentangle
• untangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hinder
• impede
• complicate
• retard
• aggravate
• worsen
• perplex
• sophisticate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of facilitate

After retiring, the linebacker underwent a surprising makeover, receiving 5,300 grafts of hair in a transplant facilitated by Restore. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Elon Musk’s omnibus tech enterprise has reportedly developed a prototype handset intended to facilitate use of the company’s AI services. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026

By waiving the legislation, foreign vessels could facilitate the transport of petroleum and fertilizer throughout the country’s ports, thus reducing potential supply disruptions that could further hike fuel prices. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

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