facilitate

verb

fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtāt How to pronounce facilitate (audio)
Definition of facilitatenext
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

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Recent Examples of facilitate This doesn’t mean that a region’s optimal underground environment is always one that facilitates rapid decomposition. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 And all of these roads were built to facilitate the harvest of timber — almost entirely built for that purpose. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 The Society of Habous and Sacred Lands of Islam was founded in 1917 to facilitate North African Muslims’ annual pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina during the war. — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 Xtep Group, which operates its core Xtep brand, X Young, and Saucony, as well as Merrell in China, is betting on the running category to facilitate growth in the country’s competitive sportswear market. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for facilitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitate
  1. promote
  2. improve
  3. ease
  4. simplify
  5. assist
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  • When applied to the scalp, certain peptides can send signals that promote follicle function, extend the growth phase of the hair cycle, and strengthen the tissue surrounding the follicle.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has also promoted the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities and navy, and the reduction in missile and drone capabilities, as measures of success.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of promote
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  • Chelsea, despite missing out on a late move for Lamine Camara, and Tottenham have improved considerably, but that is more a reflection of previous dysfunction — and a lighter schedule — than inspired recruitment.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of improve
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  • Anti-anxiety medications, including benzodiazepines such as Ativan, Librium, Xanax and Valium, can work quickly to ease extreme worry, fear, social anxiety or panic attacks.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Bidets may also ease discomfort from hemorrhoids, fistulas and anal fissures, and help people with chronic diarrhea or conditions that require frequent wiping.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of ease
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  • Doing all of these transformations at full scale was an obvious challenge, and so this version of the Unicorn Gundam somewhat simplified the transformation in favor of the Destroy mode.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Clear one practical snag, simplify one expectation, and give your body enough support to keep the day balanced.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplify
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  • Chan took credit for some of the success of Cluely, a controversial AI startup whose app assists users in situations like job interviews in real time.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Thank you to the first responders who are assisting at the scene.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of assist

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“Facilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitate. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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