verb

facilitate

fuh-SIH-lih-tayt

verb

To make a process easier or help it happen more smoothly.

"The new software facilitates communication between departments."

"A translator was brought in to facilitate the negotiations."

To lead or guide a meeting, workshop, or discussion without taking a side.

"She was asked to facilitate the panel discussion."

How to Use Facilitate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo make something easier to happen, or to guide a group discussion neutrally.

Common pairings

facilitate discussion facilitate the process facilitate a workshop

facilitated past tense, facilitates singular

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The new software _____ communication between departments.

From French faciliter, ultimately from Latin facilis, "easy."

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