Word
facilitate
Phoneticsfa·cil·i·tate, stress on the second syllable
US/fəˈsɪɫəˌteɪt/
UK/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt/
Definitions
01to make easier
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
v. to make a process or activity easier to do or finish.
v. to make an action or process easy or easier; to decrease the difficulty of a task.
日本語:助ける※
“The new software will facilitate faster communication between our offices.”
“The implementation of streamlined protocols was designed specifically to facilitate the rapid exchange of data across international research teams.”
02to help bring about
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
v. to help something happen or develop.
v. to assist the progress of or help bring about a specific result or event.
日本語:促進する※
“The government passed new laws to facilitate economic growth.”
“The trade agreement is expected to facilitate a significant increase in cross-border investment over the next decade.”
03to lead a discussion
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to lead a meeting or a group discussion so that people can work together well.
v. to act as a facilitator; to lead a group process or meeting without taking a side in the debate.
“She was hired to facilitate the workshop and help the team solve their problems.”
“A neutral consultant was brought in to facilitate the negotiations, ensuring that every stakeholder had an equal opportunity to voice their concerns.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “facilitate” in context.
Verb
01. facilitate access
“Ramps were installed to facilitate access for people using wheelchairs.”
verb + noun
02. facilitate acquisition
“The new software is designed to facilitate acquisition of data from multiple sources.”
verb + noun
03. facilitate change
“Effective leadership is essential to facilitate change within a large organization.”
verb + noun
04. facilitate communication
“Modern technology has done much to facilitate communication across borders.”
verb + noun
05. facilitate comparison
“The data was presented in a table to facilitate comparison between the two groups.”
verb + noun
06. facilitate development
“The government introduced tax incentives to facilitate development in the tech sector.”
verb + noun
07. facilitate discussion
“A neutral moderator was appointed to facilitate discussion between the two parties.”
verb + noun
08. facilitate exchange
“International conferences facilitate exchange of ideas among global researchers.”
verb + noun
09. facilitate flow
“The new bypass was built to facilitate flow of traffic around the city center.”
verb + noun
10. facilitate interpretation
“Visual aids can facilitate interpretation of complex statistical data.”
verb + noun
11. facilitate learning
“Interactive tools are used in the classroom to facilitate learning.”
verb + noun
Noun
12. environment facilitate
“A supportive work environment facilitates creativity and innovation.”
noun + verb
Real-World Examples
“In a report published on Thursday, the White House said more than 40 countries have participated in a shadow logistics network facilitating the flow of Chinese goods into the US under false labelling.” “To further increase his chances, Efan was advised to learn Russian because it can help facilitate training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia, according to The European Space Agency.” Etymology
Anglicisation of French faciliter (“facilitate”) through -ate (verb-forming suffix), ultimately from Latin facilis.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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