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facilitate

[ fuh-sil-i-teyt ]

verb (used with object)

facilitated, facilitating.
  1. to make easier or less difficult; help forward (an action, a process, etc.):

    Careful planning facilitates any kind of work.

  2. to lead or moderate (a discussion, workshop, etc.), especially as a person trained to do so:

    An instructor will facilitate the online discussions, providing students with the questions beforehand.

  3. to assist the progress of (a person).


facilitate

/ əˈɪɪˌٱɪ /

verb

  1. tr to make easier; assist the progress of
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Derived Forms

  • ڲˈٲپ, adjective
  • ڲˈˌٲٴǰ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ڲ···ٲ·پ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of facilitate1

First recorded in 1605–15; facilit(y) + -ate 1
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In another case, the Supreme Court said the administration had a duty to “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man the Trump administration said it had mistakenly deported to that country.

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Sanctions are also being lifted on sectors including financial services and energy production, which the UK government said would help facilitate investment and rebuild Syria's economy.

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It said three-hour slots would be available from Thursday until 23 May for collections to be facilitated.

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This mock draft contemplates a couple of trades that could facilitate a quarterback exodus: Buffalo trading the 29th pick and Philadelphia bailing on the 32nd.

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Supreme Court order to “facilitate” the Maryland man’s release from an El Salvador prison after he was mistakenly deported.

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