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facilitate

 
/fəˈsɪl·əˌteɪt/ v [T]

Definition

to make something possible or easier: To facilitate learning, each class is no larger than 30 students. facilitation /fəˌsɪl·əˈteɪ·ʃən/ n [U] Somerville was charged with conspiracy and criminal facilitation.
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