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facilitate

verb

Definition: 1. to make easier; 2. to increase the likelihood of; 3. to be of use

Synonyms: ease, simplify, expedite, enable, assist, advance

Antonyms: complicate

Tips: Facilitate is derived from the Italian facilitare, “to make easy.” When you help with something or make it easier for someone, you facilitate it.

Usage Examples:

If you'd like to meet him, I can probably facilitate an introduction. (expedite, enable)

The new calendar program will help facilitate the difficult scheduling process. (ease, simplify)

He hopes to facilitate a dialogue between the two opposing factions. (assist, enable)

The project manager was brought on to help facilitate communication between the different departments. (ease, assist)


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