facilitate
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #5444 in the learning path
促进；使便利
Definitions
v. make an action or process easier
促进；使便利
Example
These sliding doors facilitate access for people using wheelchairs.
这些推拉门方便使用轮椅的人进出。
Digital platforms can facilitate collaboration between students in different countries, allowing them to exchange ideas more easily.
数字平台可以促进不同国家学生之间的合作，让他们更容易交流想法。
Collocations
- facilitate communication
- facilitate learning
- facilitate access
Word family
- facilitation (n.)
- facilitator (n.)
Synonyms
- ease
- assist
Antonyms
- hinder
- impede
Usage tip
后接名词或动名词，不用facilitate somebody to do。
FAQ
- What does facilitate mean?
- make an action or process easier
- How is facilitate pronounced?
- UK /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/, US /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
