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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Afterward, Coberg texted another deputy thanking him for facilitating the traffic stop and stating that “the kid enjoyed it.”

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesman for China's foreign ministry said on Thursday that "maintaining regular passenger train services is of great significance for facilitating personnel exchanges" between the two countries.

From Barron's

Another Brazilian woman, whom we are calling Ana to protect her identity, says that Brunel and his modelling business were instrumental in facilitating her relationship with Epstein.

From BBC

"Our policies prohibit our AIs from promoting or facilitating violent acts and we're constantly working to make our tools even better."

From Barron's

On Tuesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that maintaining regular passenger train services between the two countries "is of great significance" for facilitating exchanges between people.

From BBC