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facilitated

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //fəˈsɪɫəˌteɪtɪd// UK //fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɪd// fa·cil·i·tat·ed

v. to make a process or an action easier to happen. You use this when you help people reach a goal without doing all the work for them.

v. to make an action or process easy or easier; to assist the progress of a task. Transitive — requires a direct object, typically an abstract noun representing a process or interaction.


SIMPLE

The new software facilitated better communication between the teams.

CONTEXTUAL

The moderator facilitated the discussion to ensure that every participant had a chance to speak.

COMPLEX

By providing low-interest loans and technical training, the government facilitated the rapid expansion of small-scale solar energy projects across the rural provinces.

Synonyms
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 studentsThe teacher facilitated the students' workFacilitate is transitive and should not be followed by the preposition 'to' before the object.

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