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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European military bases are facilitating one of the most logistically complex operations the U.S. military has been involved in for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Ward was found not guilty of facilitating the robbery in October 2008.

From BBC

In cases like this it gives the perception that it is facilitating inconsistency.

From BBC

Gleason praised Google’s commitment to facilitating patient queries of their own data.

From Barron's

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

From Los Angeles Times