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 Ingrid is an honorable and moral friend who facilitates her death while staying in a neighboring room. — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026 The online retailer, which hosts third-party sellers, facilitates everything from household goods to air travel, and even has a financial arm, WB Bank. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 The yacht also has a touch-and-go helipad in the bow to facilitate comings and goings at sea. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares defended Rabat’s response, saying Moroccan authorities quickly provided police support and helped facilitate the return of most of those who crossed. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 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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  • Bringing ‘Marge’ home In 2020, Wisconsin’s National Guard and Papua New Guinea entered into a military agreement though the State Partnership Program, which promotes cooperation through military exchanges.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Trump most frequently mentions grass while promoting his Washington beautification efforts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of promote
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  • But the goal is to improve food access for vulnerable residents, Wang said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this year, Atrium Health and WakeMed announced a merger agreement, projected to improve access and affordability across the state, accelerate growth and jobs in Wake County and transform mental healthcare.
    — Eva Flowe August 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of improve
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  • Winds will ease overnight Saturday but increase again to gusts of 15 to 20 mph during the afternoon Sunday.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Relief from the heat looks limited until early next week, when temperatures and humidity may begin to ease.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ease
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  • Deno should simplify the plan and concentrate on food, service, value, and consistency.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Coffee gear brand Mago Maga hopes its latest product can simplify bean roasting for even the most discerning coffee fans – with a little help from AI.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplify
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  • At the Elikya Ebola Treatment Center in Bunia, the nurse spends her days caring for patients infected with Ebola — one of the world’s deadliest viruses — administering medicine and assisting those too weak to feed themselves.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Cowell, meanwhile, saw his acts at his Malibu estate, where he was assisted by singer Normani and singer and producer Poo Bear.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of assist

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