facilitate
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: facilitates · facilitating · facilitated
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make easy or easier.
Verb
Examples
Features such as trackless doors, mercury-type door interlocks, roof-mounted door fault indicator lights, rubber window glazing, improved retractable shoegear and a modified electro-pneumatic brake system designed to facilitate maintenance and improve reliability, which have proved their worth on th
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To help bring about.
Verb
Examples
But while she was pursuing this thought the good genius of Sophia, or that which presided over the integrity of Mrs Honour, or perhaps mere chance, sent an accident in her way, which at once preserved her fidelity, and even facilitated the intended business.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “facilitate” mean?
To make easy or easier.
Is “facilitate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.