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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Meanwhile, three tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is typically transported, which facilitated Wednesday’s decline in crude oil prices and bolstered market sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In a statement, Hiive said that it shares Anthropic’s concerns and that all share transfers facilitated on its platform are approved by the issuer.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

That would most likely be facilitated by Boro being given a default 3-0 win for the first leg, and therefore a 4-2 aggregate victory.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

As of May 11, ICE had facilitated about 200 congressional visits since the start of this fiscal year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Our desks were arranged in a U shape because Ms. McCrea said that being able to see each other facilitated discussion.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan