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facilitate

US /fəˈsɪləˌteɪt/

verb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

make easier

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The new software should facilitate communication between our offices overseas.

Word Family

NounNoun
facilitator facilitation
VerbVerb
facilitate gốc
AdjectiveAdj
facilitative facilitatory
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • easefreedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
  • assistthe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
  • expeditespeed up the progress of; facilitate

Collocations

  • Easy facilitate group discussion
    to facilitate group discussion, meaning to make easier
  • Medium facilitate communication
    to facilitate communication, meaning to make easier
  • Hard facilitate trade between nations
    to facilitate trade between nations, meaning to make easier
  • Very Hard facilitate illicit fund transfers
    to facilitate illicit fund transfers, meaning to make easier

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