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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By facilitating dialogue with Taipei’s opposition while mediating the Iran crisis, Beijing is attempting to position itself as a responsible regional stabilizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Also on Sunday, Pakistan hosted a meeting of regional powers, with the goal of facilitating a meeting between U.S. and Iranian negotiators.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

Rice has played more of a shooting guard role this season with Leger-Walker taking over at point guard, which has opened her up to shoot more and drive to the hoop without facilitating as often.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Anthropic’s guidelines prohibit its AI from facilitating violence, developing weapons, or conducting surveillance.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Hubler could make hundreds of millions facilitating the idiocy of Morgan Stanley’s customers.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis