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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While investors won’t be thrilled about the drop in equities, this type of reaction is a key feature of resilient markets, the IMF said, facilitating risk sharing across investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Johnson’s defensive ability and facilitating skills make her one of the most WNBA-ready players in the draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

However, facilitating an exit will be extremely difficult.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

That only solidified Kunlun as a go-to choice for facilitating trade with Iran in China’s currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis