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Meaning of facilitate in English
Pronunciation
/fəˈsɪləˌteɪt/
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Verb
facilitate
Etymology
early 17th century: from French faciliter, from Italian facilitare, from facile‘easy’, from Latin facilis (see facile)
Definitions
1.
make easier
Examples
« you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge »
2.
be of use
Examples
« This will help to prevent accidents »
3.
physiology: increase the likelihood of (a response)
Examples
« The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse »