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facilitate

 

[ fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

helping process

To make an action or process easier or smoother by providing assistance or support. It can involve removing obstacles, providing resources, or offering guidance.

Synonyms

aid, assist, enable, expedite, promote

Examples of usage

  • The new software was designed to facilitate communication between team members.
  • The manager facilitated the training session by providing all necessary materials and guidance.

Translations

Translations of the word "facilitate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 facilitar

🇮🇳 सुविधा देना

🇩🇪 erleichtern

🇮🇩 mempermudah

🇺🇦 сприяти

🇵🇱 ułatwiać

🇯🇵 容易にする (よういにする)

🇫🇷 faciliter

🇪🇸 facilitar

🇹🇷 kolaylaştırmak

🇰🇷 용이하게 하다

🇸🇦 تسهيل

🇨🇿 usnadnit

🇸🇰 uľahčiť

🇨🇳 促进 (cùjìn)

🇸🇮 olajšati

🇮🇸 auðvelda

🇰🇿 жеңілдету

🇬🇪 გაადვილება

🇦🇿 asanlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 facilitar

Etymology

The word 'facilitate' comes from the Latin word 'facilitas', which means 'easiness' or 'ease'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century. The concept of facilitating processes or actions has been important in various fields such as education, business, and psychology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,546, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.