facilitate
gb/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt/ us/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt/
B2
Angielski
~ 5700
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Czasownik
formal
B2
action
1
Make an action or process easier
To help something be easier to do or to help it happen more smoothly.
Schemat użycia:
to facilitate [process/activity/change]
Częsty błąd:
Learners often overuse 'facilitate' in everyday, casual situations where 'help' or 'make easier' sounds more natural. Also, they sometimes say 'facilitate to do something' (e.g. 'facilitate to work') instead of using a noun: 'facilitate work' or 'facilitate working'. 'Facilitate' is usually followed by a noun or gerund, not a 'to'-infinitive.
Synonimy
enable (Stresses making something possible; slightly more neutral and common in both formal and informal contexts.)
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help (More general and informal; does not always suggest making a process smoother in a structured way.)
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ease (Focuses on reducing difficulty or effort rather than on supporting the whole process.)
Antonimy
hinder (Means to make something harder or slower to do, the opposite of making it easier.)
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impede (Emphasizes blocking or slowing progress, the opposite of helping progress.)
Kolokacje
facilitate communication
|facilitate learning
|facilitate change
|facilitate access
|facilitate growth
|facilitate development
Tematy
business
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
|work
Przykłady
- The new software is designed to facilitate online collaboration between team members in different countries.
- Clear instructions can greatly facilitate the onboarding process for new employees.
- Good public transport helps facilitate the movement of people in large cities.
- These guidelines are intended to facilitate the safe use of the laboratory.
- Reducing paperwork would facilitate faster decision-making in the company.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The internet can facilitate quick communication.
- This tool will facilitate your work on the project.
- New rules were made to facilitate the visa process.
- A good plan can facilitate a difficult job.
- Computers facilitate the storage of large amounts of data.
unknown
formal
C1
action
2
Lead or guide a group process
To lead and organize a group talk, meeting, or class so that it goes well and everyone can join in.
Schemat użycia:
to facilitate [meeting/discussion/workshop/group activity]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with simply 'lead' or 'teach'. 'Facilitate' in this sense suggests a neutral role that encourages participation, not just giving orders or information. It is also more common in professional or educational contexts, not in casual situations like 'facilitate a birthday party'.
Synonimy
moderate (Common in the context of discussions or debates; focuses on controlling the flow and fairness of the conversation.)
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chair (Used mainly for formal meetings; highlights leading and controlling the meeting rather than supporting group participation.)
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lead (More general; does not always suggest a neutral, supportive role that encourages others to participate.)
Antonimy
disrupt (Means to interrupt or break the smooth running of a group event, the opposite of supporting it.)
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dominate (To control the conversation and leave little space for others, the opposite of helping everyone to participate.)
Kolokacje
facilitate a discussion
|facilitate a workshop
|facilitate a meeting
|facilitate group work
|facilitate a training session
Tematy
business
|education
|work
|communication
Przykłady
- An external consultant was hired to facilitate the strategic planning workshop.
- The teacher's role is to facilitate group discussions rather than to lecture all the time.
- A skilled manager can facilitate meetings so that quieter team members also have a chance to speak.
- She was asked to facilitate the panel discussion at the conference.
- Trained moderators will facilitate the small-group sessions during the training.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The coach will facilitate the team meeting.
- In this class, the teacher facilitates group work.
- A good leader can facilitate open discussion.
- We invited a specialist to facilitate the workshop.
- The manager facilitated a short question-and-answer session.
Czasownik
technical
C1
action
3
Help a biological or chemical process
To help a process in the body or in chemistry happen more easily or more quickly.
Schemat użycia:
to facilitate [biological/chemical process]
Częsty błąd:
Learners might not realize this is a more technical, scientific use of the general 'make easier' meaning, and may try to use technical collocations like 'facilitate diffusion' in everyday speech, where they sound strange.
Synonimy
promote (Common in scientific writing; emphasizes supporting or encouraging a process to occur.)
Antonimy
inhibit (Means to slow down or prevent a process, which is the opposite of making it easier or faster.)
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suppress (Emphasizes stopping or strongly reducing a process, the opposite effect of facilitation.)
Kolokacje
facilitate diffusion
|facilitate transport
|facilitate binding
|facilitate uptake
|facilitate recovery
Tematy
science
|medicine
Przykłady
- Certain proteins in the cell membrane facilitate the transport of ions across the membrane.
- High temperatures can facilitate chemical reactions by increasing molecular motion.
- Enzymes facilitate digestion by breaking down complex food molecules.
- These receptors facilitate communication between nerve cells.
- Hydration is important to facilitate recovery after intense exercise.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Special cells in the body facilitate the movement of oxygen.
- Heat can facilitate some chemical changes.
- These drugs facilitate blood flow in the brain.
- Proteins help facilitate many processes inside a cell.
- Exercise can facilitate faster healing.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
facilitate
IPA
GB/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt/
US/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt/
Sylaby i akcent
fa - cil - it - ate (4 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cil)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: facilitate
- 3rd Person Singular: facilitates
- Present Participle: facilitating
- Past: facilitated
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
facilitates
verb
facilitating
verb
facilitated
verb
Core family
facilitation
noun B2
facilitator
noun B2
Related words
facility
noun B1
Advanced or less common
facilitative
adjective
facile
adjective
Wyrażenia
facilitate access
1/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
formal
Make access easier
To help people get to or use something more easily.
Przykłady
- The new ramp will facilitate access for wheelchair users.
- Online services facilitate access to government information.
- The program aims to facilitate access to higher education for low-income students.
facilitate communication
1/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Make communication easier
To help people share information and ideas more easily.
Przykłady
- Video conferencing tools facilitate communication across different time zones.
- Clear rules can facilitate communication between management and staff.
- The aim of the project is to facilitate communication among local communities.
facilitate discussion
1/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt dɪskˈʌʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Help a discussion run smoothly
To guide and support a talk between people so that they can share ideas easily.
Przykłady
- The teacher used open questions to facilitate discussion in the classroom.
- A neutral moderator was brought in to facilitate discussion between the two sides.
- Small groups can facilitate discussion on complex topics.
facilitate growth
1/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
formal
Help growth happen
To help something, such as a business or economy, grow or develop more easily.
Przykłady
- Tax cuts were introduced to facilitate economic growth.
- Good soil conditions facilitate growth in young plants.
- Strong leadership can facilitate growth in a small company.
facilitate learning
1/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt lˈɚnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
Make learning easier
To help students or other people learn more easily.
Przykłady
- Group activities can facilitate learning by encouraging students to explain ideas to each other.
- The course uses real-life examples to facilitate learning.
- Visual aids help facilitate learning for many children.
facilitate trade
1/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪt tɹˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
Make trade easier
To help business between people or countries happen more easily.
Przykłady
- Lower tariffs are expected to facilitate trade between the two nations.
- Improved transport links will facilitate trade across the region.
- The agreement is designed to facilitate trade in digital services.