Word
facilitated
Phoneticsfa·cil·i·tat·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/fəˈsɪɫəˌteɪtɪd/
UK/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01made a process easier
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic · Formal
v. helped a process or activity happen more easily.
v. acted as a facilitator to ease the progress of an action or process. Transitive verb requiring a direct object.
“The new software facilitated better communication between the two offices.”
“The moderator facilitated the discussion by ensuring that every participant had an equal opportunity to voice their concerns without interruption.”
Antonyms
02assisted or eased
C1 · Advanced Technical · Academic
adj. describes something that was made easier by a person or a tool.
adj. describing a state or process that has been made less difficult through intervention or specific conditions.
“The students took part in a facilitated workshop to solve the problem.”
“The facilitated sessions allowed the researchers to bypass several bureaucratic hurdles that usually stall such large-scale projects.”
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Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is frequently used in professional, academic, or organizational contexts.
Pitfall
The teacher facilitated to the students
The teacher facilitated the students' work
Facilitate is transitive and should not be followed by the preposition 'to' before the object.
Real-World Examples
“The new-found reach of these profiles, facilitated by Instagram's algorithms, opens them up to a wider pool of paying clients.” “Other play may be facilitated or guided by an adult.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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