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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facilitated

The new-found reach of these profiles, facilitated by Instagram's algorithms, opens them up to a wider pool of paying clients.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

The investigation into individuals who may have facilitated or enabled offending by Al Fayed has been described by the Met as one of its "largest and most complex".

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Even Kim Kardashian facilitated a Zoom call with Fauci in April 2020 that drew celebrities ranging from Ariana Grande to Ashton Kutcher and Chris Rock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The call was facilitated by Trent Morse, a lobbyist who previously worked as a senior White House personnel official and is now working for Taylor Farms, according to a person familiar with the outreach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

Having sympathetic warders facilitated one of our most vital tasks on Robben Island: communication.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela