facilitate
Translation
to facilitate, to make easier, to assist
Examples
The new software will facilitate teamwork.
The new software will facilitate teamwork.
A good teacher can facilitate learning.
A good teacher can facilitate learning.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) easier The new system will facilitate communication.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ease, help, promote, assist; Antonyms: hinder, impede
Etymology
From Latin 'facilis', meaning 'easy'. To facilitate is to make something easy.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'facility', which is a place that makes an activity easy. To 'facilitate' is the action of making it easy.