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Synonyms for

Facilitates

/ fʌˈsɪlʌˌteɪts / Another word for facilitates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

ease alleviate help facilitate

Synonyms by register

Formal

assists enables promotes expedites

Informal

helps makes easier speeds up clears the way

Literary

greases the wheels smooths the path

Antonyms

hinders obstructs impedes blocks prevents disrupts hamstrings

Common collocations

  • facilitates the process
  • facilitates communication
  • facilitates growth
  • facilitates understanding
  • facilitates access
  • facilitates trade
  • facilitates learning

Word family

noun facilitation
verb facilitate
adjective facilitative
adverb facilitatively

Usage note

This word is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe making a process or action easier. Avoid using it in casual conversation where simpler words like 'helps' are more appropriate.

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