Definitions

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 U.S. and United Arab Emirates facilitated an exchange of 175 prisoners of war by each side on Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Under Trump, the US has also facilitated a peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda, although implementation remains a challenge.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

His group has supplied "up to 200" antennas to individuals in Iran, and has facilitated the sale of "more than 5,000 Starlink devices" by connecting ordinary citizens with underground resellers, he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Back then, nobody could conceive of humankind being connected by machines that also facilitated our disconnection from each other.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

After introducing himself, he facilitated a conversation that would last about an hour, asking people to share their stories and describe their concerns about life in the neighborhood.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama