facilitated

[fuh-sil-i-tey-tid] / fəˈsɪl ɪˌteɪ tɪd /

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 cash raised will strengthen its balance sheet and has already facilitated some recent strategic transactions.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Most factors, except a significant one: Moreno’s ownership incompetence has been facilitated by the group of sycophants he has apparently surrounded himself with.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

House prayer breakfasts, also ostensibly bipartisan but also facilitated by Republican Fellowship associates.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Cast members are informed there is no expectation to share a bed on their wedding night and alternative sleeping arrangements can be facilitated, they add.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Matters are also facilitated when the prince, having no other dominions to govern, is constrained to come to live there in person.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli