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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"Human migration has always existed, facilitated by mobility and social networks," she noted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

“When we think about the fact that library service is central to community life, we always recognize that difficult conversations could be facilitated here,” Helmick told The 19th.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Authorities added that to achieve this goal Plahotniuc allegedly facilitated Shor's entry into the shareholdings of some commercial banks, leading to fraud.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

When his former owner’s nephew tried to claim him, George fled and found temporary safety among the Natchez, who later facilitated a deal with a trader to purchase George.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Matters are also facilitated when the prince, having no other dominions to govern, is constrained to come to live there in person.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli