facilitate
Translation
to facilitate, to make easier, to assist
Examples
The new software will facilitate communication.
The new software will facilitate communication.
A good teacher facilitates learning.
A good teacher facilitates learning.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) easier The moderator's role is to facilitate the discussion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ease, help, assist, promote; Antonyms: hinder, impede
Etymology
From Latin 'facilis', meaning 'easy'. To facilitate means to make something easy.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'facility', like a gym, which makes exercising easier. To 'facilitate' is the verb form, meaning to make something easier.