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

The expired truce deal has offered relief, delivering a year of relative calm and facilitating flow of food, fuel and other commercial ships into the main Hodeidah port.

From Reuters

"With these exemptions, we are facilitating the development of the technological sector in our country, and manufacturing as well, which will help a new industry emerge," said New Ideas lawmaker Rodrigo Ayala during the debate.

From Reuters