facilitate

verb  B2
Plain meaning

to make something easier or help it happen

Exam-register meaning

to enable, support, or make a process more efficient

In context
generalThe app facilitates communication between teachers and parents.
examDigital platforms can facilitate access to education in underserved regions.
Common collocations
facilitate learningfacilitate accessfacilitate communication
Watch out
Do not confuse 'facilitate' with 'facility'. Say 'technology facilitates learning', not 'technology facilities learning'.
Word family
facilitation (noun)facilitator (noun)facilitating (adjective/participle)
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