facilitate

• 动词，指使某个过程、行动或事情变得更容易、更顺利，或促进其发生和发展。

A verb used to indicate the act of making a process or action easier or smoother.

1. Make easierB2formal

   To make an action or process easier or more convenient.

   使便利

   • The new software will facilitate data analysis.
   • Good communication facilitates teamwork.
   • The teacher facilitated the discussion by asking open-ended questions.

   同义词aidassisteaseexpeditehelpsimplifysmoothstreamline

   反义词complicatehamperimpedeobstruct

2. Help or assistB2formal

   To help bring about a result or outcome.

   促进

   • The mediator facilitated the negotiation between the two parties.
   • The program facilitates the integration of new employees.
   • The government facilitated the construction of new roads.

   同义词aidassisteaseenableexpeditefurtherhelppromote

   反义词blockdelayhamperimpedeobstructpreventthwart