To make an action or process easier.
“This form will facilitate the processing of your application.”
“A translator was hired to facilitate communication between the two offices.”
Formal correspondence in Reading Part 1 often uses 'facilitate' when describing how something, such as a document, a meeting, or a person, helps a process go smoothly. Understanding this word helps you answer questions about the purpose or benefit mentioned in the letter.
Synonyms: enable, ease, simplify