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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Founded in London in 2011, Wise is best known for facilitating cross-border money transfers and has more than 19 million customers worldwide.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The yuan has fallen by 40% against the euro since 2020, facilitating a major turnaround in the trade balance with European economies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

"We acknowledge the agreed upon rules in the WTO are key to facilitating global trade," the ministers said.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Israeli defence body Cogat, which controls Gaza's crossings, has said it is facilitating aid deliveries and that there is no limit on the amount that can enter.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Writing empowered European societies by facilitating political administration and economic exchanges, motivating and guiding exploration and conquest, and making available a range of information and human experience extending into remote places and times.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond