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 new addition was a list of “unauthorized firms” that facilitated such sales: Open Door Partners, Lionheart Ventures and Sydecar, plus Hiive and Forge for new offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It recently facilitated the acquisition of Brazilian producer Serra Verde by startup USA Rare Earth, in which the US government took a 10 percent stake in January.

From Barron's • May 13, 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

In the memo on ICE’s new policy, Lyons noted that in the 10 fiscal years before 2025, ICE facilitated roughly 45 congressional visits to detention centers each 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