facilitated

[ fuh-sil-i-tey-tid ]

adjective

1. (of a discussion, workshop, etc.) led or moderated, especially by a person trained to do so:

   All of the club’s members are invited to attend a facilitated workshop to review all aspects of club activity.

2. made easier or less difficult:

   The number of visitors to the EU increased as a result of the facilitated visa process.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of facilitate ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·fa·cil·i·tat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of facilitated¹

facilitate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Every episode after the pilot is a courtship between that character and the audience, facilitated by the wingmen and wingwomen surrounding them.

From Salon

The EU has also launched an investigation into whether the Chinese e-commerce platform facilitated the sale of illegal products that could lead to steep fines.

From BBC

He said the government was keen to know who had facilitated the MP's escape as well as visits by his wife to Harare.

From BBC

Thirty-four percent of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women.

From Science Daily

Links between the agencies and the killers “went unchecked for many years and was actively concealed, condoned, protected, and facilitated by government agents”, the lawsuit says.

From BBC

Related Words

• aid
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