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facilitate

fa·cil·i·tate [ fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtāt]

facilitate

verb

[fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtāt]

facilitated; facilitating

Definition of facilitate

transitive verb

: to make easier : help bring about
//facilitate growth

Other Words from facilitate

facilitative \ fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtā-tiv \ adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Synonyms

Synonyms: Antonyms

complicate

Did You Know

As with so many English words, it's easy to find a Latin origin for facilitate. It traces back to the Latin adjective facilis, meaning "easy." Other descendants of facilis in English include facile ("easy to do"), facility ("the quality of being easily performed"), faculty ("ability"), and difficult (from dis- plus facilis, which equals "not easy"). Facilis in turn comes from facere, a Latin verb meaning "to make or do." Facere has played a role in the development of dozens of English words, ranging from affect to surfeit.

Recent Examples on the Web

//Husock describes Abbott and Cohen as reformers whose efforts facilitated the demise of civil society’s promotion of bourgeois norms.
— Andre M. Archie, National Review, "The Power of Bourgeois Norms," 7 Nov. 2019
//Petersen has been facilitating adoptions involving Marshallese women since 1998, after serving as a missionary in the islands for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
— Robert Anglen, azcentral, "Babies and mothers were treated like transactions in Paul Petersen's adoption scheme," 7 Nov. 2019
//Iran has given Europe a series of 60-day deadlines to reset the terms of the deal, including facilitating the sale of Iranian oil, which is blocked under the U.S. embargo.
— Erin Cunningham, Anchorage Daily News, "Iran takes major step away from nuclear deal by activating sensitive uranium-enrichment facility," 5 Nov. 2019
//Serving as a judge on American Idol certainly helped you facilitate a comeback in 2002 when the show first premiered on Fox.
— Evan Real, The Hollywood Reporter, "Paula Abdul Talks "Very Personal" Las Vegas Residency and Paving the Way for Today's Pop Stars," 31 Oct. 2019
//The move facilitates developing comprehensive solutions to clients’ problems and managing challenges facing Houston, such as sustainability and flooding, Irvine said.
— Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Stantec to consolidate Houston offices to landmark One Shell Plaza building," 25 Oct. 2019
//She and Klisavage noted the improvements to the dispatch center have helped streamline communications processes, all of which are facilitated through that room.
— David Anderson, baltimoresun.com, "Aberdeen Police have new technological tools with body cameras, refurbished dispatch center," 24 Oct. 2019
//On request, room service delivers complimentary treats to the room; and the concierge gladly facilitates walking services to neighboring Central Park or can provide a sitter.
— Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, "16 Pet-Friendly Hotels That Both Dogs and Humans Will Love," 1 Oct. 2019
//Sunstone - Sunstone is a catalyst for the masculine to evolve toward graceful integration with the feminine divine, facilitating allowance to be present without ego, to embrace the nurturing aspects of the divine mother.
— Rania Aniftos, Billboard, "Jhene Aiko Soothes the Anxious Mind With Meditative 'Trigger Protection Mantra': Listen," 13 Sep. 2019

First Known Use of facilitate

1599, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for facilitate

probably from Middle French faciliter "to make easy" (borrowed from Italian facilitare, verbal derivative of facilità facility) + -ate entry 4

Dictionary Entries near facilitate

facile

facile princeps

facilis descensus Averno

More Synonyms and Antonyms offacilitate

Synonyms & Antonyms of facilitate

to free from obstruction or difficulty

several religious organizations are involved in the effort to facilitate the settlement of the immigrants arriving in the area

Synonyms for facilitate

Words Related to facilitate

Phrases Synonymous with facilitate

pave the way (for)

Near Antonyms for facilitate

retard

Antonyms for facilitate

complicate

More Definitions forfacilitate

facilitate

verb

English Language Learners Definition of facilitate

formal

: to make (something) easier : to help cause (something)

: to help (something) run more smoothly and effectively

facilitate

verb

fa·cil·i·tate | \ fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtāt \

facilitated; facilitating

Kids Definition of facilitate

: to make easier

facilitate

transitive verb

fa·cil·i·tate | \ fə-ˈsil-ə-ˌtāt \

facilitated; facilitating

Medical Definition of facilitate

: to increase the likelihood, strength, or effectiveness of (as behavior or a response)
//reflexes can be facilitated or inhibited also : to lower the threshold for transmission of (an impulse)

facilitate

transitive verb

fa·cil·i·tate | \ fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtāt \

facilitated; facilitating

Legal Definition of facilitate

: to make easier : help bring about
//a vehicle used to facilitate commission of the offense