Facilitate meaning

What does “facilitate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“facilitate” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: make easier.

facilitate

verb

  1. make easier

    “you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge”

  2. be of use

    “This will help to prevent accidents”

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  3. increase the likelihood of (a response)

    “The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University