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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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

It also warned financial institutions that they could be targeted for facilitating transactions for Chinese refiners using Iranian oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Lesch’s regular meetings with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, which ended with Lesch facilitating an important if temporary breakthrough in U.S.-Syrian relations?

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Cogat, the Israeli defence body that controls Gaza's land crossings, said Israel was facilitating the entry of aid into Gaza and that there was "no limit on the amount of aid that can enter".

From BBC • May 1, 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