Definitions

facilitated

[fuh-sil-i-tey-tid] / fəˈsɪl ɪˌteɪ tɪd /

VERB

assist the progress of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid ease expedite further help promote simplify speed

STRONG

forward smooth

WEAK

grease the wheels hand-carry make easy open doors run interference for speed up walk through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease check delay halt hinder hurt impede injure make difficult obstruct slow stop worsen

WEAK

detain prohibit

Example Sentences

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The paper, "The evolution of cheaper workers facilitated larger societies and accelerated diversification in ants," was published in the journal Science Advances on December 19, 2025.

From Science Daily

Those operations, a U.S. military official said, yielded intelligence that facilitated the Friday strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal

World Liberty previously said it never facilitated or influenced a decision on Zhao’s pardon.

From The Wall Street Journal

To date, these actions have facilitated more than $350 billion in investments to boost U.S. production — a helpful start that we must extend to pharmaceutical security.

From MarketWatch

California was at the forefront of deals for high-school athletes after the 2021 Supreme Court decision, thanks to a longstanding rule that facilitated student athletes working in the state’s entertainment industry.

From The Wall Street Journal