facilitating

[fuh-sil-i-tey-ting] / fəˈsɪl ɪˌteɪ tɪŋ /

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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They are being held on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry to the UK and facilitating illegal working.

From BBC

That said, Zhang thinks China’s central and local governments would aim to contain the spillover effects of Vanke’s troubles, so they may intervene by facilitating the agreement with major creditors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tor/the Dark Web has received a lot of attention for hosting black markets and facilitating criminal activities, but it’s also used by journalists, activists and regular folks for legitimate purposes.

From Salon

Egypt, which played a major role alongside the U.S. in facilitating the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, is pushing Hamas to disarm by itself as part of the peace plan.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Cruz accused Nigerian officials of "ignoring and even facilitating the mass murder of Christians by Islamist jihadists".

From BBC