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Meaning of facilitate in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /fəˈsɪləˌteɪt/

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  1. 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. 2. be of use

    Examples

    • « This will help to prevent accidents »
  3. 3. physiology: increase the likelihood of (a response)

    Examples

    • « The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse »

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