Facilitate
/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt/noun
To make an action or process easier or more achievable.
Did you know?The Latin root 'facilis' means 'easy', but it also hints at a deeper connection to the art of enchantment, where making things easier often involves clever manipulation of forces.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
facilis
“Easy, manageable, capable of being done.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
facilitare
“To make easy or to ease.”
Old French
Old French
faciliter
“To make easier.”
Middle English
Middle English
facilitate
“To facilitate, assist in making easier.”
Modern English
English
facilitate
“To make a process easier, often with a connotation of guidance or support.”