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verb
- 1. make (an action or process) easy or easier: "schools were located in the same campus to facilitate the sharing of resources"
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The meaning of FACILITATE is to make (something) easier. How to use facilitate in a sentence. Did you know?
to make something possible or easier: To facilitate learning, each class is no larger than 30 students. facilitation. noun [ U ] us / fəˌsɪl·əˈteɪ·ʃən /
to lead or moderate (a discussion, workshop, etc.), especially as a person trained to do so: An instructor will facilitate the online discussions, providing students with the questions beforehand. to assist the progress of (a person). facilitate. / fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪt / verb. tr to make easier; assist the progress of. Discover More. Derived Forms.
to make something possible or easier: To facilitate learning, each class is no larger than 30 students. facilitation. noun [ U ] us / fəˌsɪl·əˈteɪ·ʃən /
tr.v. fa·cil·i·tat·ed, fa·cil·i·tat·ing, fa·cil·i·tates. 1. To make easy or easier: political agreements that facilitated troop withdrawals. 2. To lead (a discussion), as by asking questions, mediating between opposing viewpoints, or ensuring that all participants' views are heard.
To facilitate means to make something easier. If your best friend is very shy, you could facilitate her efforts to meet new people.
the process of making something possible or easier: Our work involves the facilitation of cooperation between members of the team. The company provides consulting and facilitation services. See. facilitate. Fewer examples. Airports are interested in the facilitation of the movement of people.
facilitate something to make an action or a process possible or easier. The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth. Structured teaching facilitates learning.
To facilitate an action or process, especially one that you would like to happen, means to make it easier or more likely to happen.
fa•cil•i•tate (fə sil′ i tāt′), v.t., -tat•ed, -tat•ing. help forward (an action, a process, etc.): Careful planning facilitates any kind of work. to assist the progress of (a person). Synonyms: make easier, promote, advance, ease, pave the way for, more...
