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

These assets and properties are then used to facilitate money laundering and to finance institutions that are under his control. — Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

As an undergrad, Miller began doing research at CERN, an international physics laboratory near Geneva that was founded after World War II to facilitate ambitious experiments and build bridges between countries that had recently been adversaries. — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

While every effort had been made to facilitate Harry’s stay, the Royal Household requires a minimum period of notice to ensure a royal residence can be staffed and prepared appropriately, the Daily Mail reported. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Trump officials, too, have sought a preemption measure to facilitate innovation. — Victoria Baeza Garcia, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026

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