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Learner’s Word of the Day
Learner’s Word of the Day
facilitate ![Audio Pronunciation]()
Function: verb [with object]
Inflected forms:
facilitates; facilitated; facilitating
Status: formal
Meanings:
1 : to make (something) easier : to help cause (something)
Examples:
<Cutting taxes may facilitate economic recovery.>
<Her rise to power was facilitated by her influential friends.>
2 : to help (something) run more smoothly and effectively
Example:
<The moderator's role is to facilitate the discussion by asking appropriate questions.>
Derived forms:
facilitation noun [noncount]![Audio Pronunciation]()
Example:
<the facilitation of discussion>
facilitator noun [count]![Audio Pronunciation]()
Plural: facilitators
Example:
<the facilitator of a discussion>
Inflected forms:
facilitates; facilitated; facilitating
Status: formal
Meanings:
1 : to make (something) easier : to help cause (something)
Examples:
<Cutting taxes may facilitate economic recovery.>
<Her rise to power was facilitated by her influential friends.>
2 : to help (something) run more smoothly and effectively
Example:
<The moderator's role is to facilitate the discussion by asking appropriate questions.>
Derived forms:
facilitation noun [noncount]
Example:
<the facilitation of discussion>
facilitator noun [count]
Plural: facilitators
Example:
<the facilitator of a discussion>
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