smooth the way

VERB

prepare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange assemble brace develop draw up equip form formulate gird make plan produce provide qualify ready strengthen supply train

STRONG

adapt adjust anticipate appoint coach concoct construct contrive cook dispose endow fabricate fashion fit fix fortify furnish groom outfit perfect practice prime settle steel

WEAK

build up fill in fit out lay the groundwork make provision make up put in order put together turn out warm up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy discourage disperse dissuade forget halt hurt let go neglect ruin scatter stop take weaken

STRONG

break confuse demolish disarrange disorder disorganize disturb ignore unfit unfurnish unsettle upset wreck

Example Sentences

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Overall, the idea is to smooth the way for what index providers call fast entry: letting IPOs become part of a market benchmark as early as possible after selling stock to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

His job will be to smooth the way, to solidify relationships in a region of huge strategic importance to the UK.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Germany helped smooth the way, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier conducting negotiations with Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

The space agency said its six navigation and tech experiments on the lander can help smooth the way.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

And wherever I’ve seen them there has always been a contractor in the background to smooth the way for them for a consideration.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

smooth the way

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