facilitate

 
Pronunciation: /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • make (an action or process) easy or easier: schools were located in the same campus to facilitate the sharing of resources

Derivatives

facilitative

Pronunciation: /-tətɪv/
adjective

facilitator

noun

facilitatory

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from French faciliter, from Italian facilitare, from facile 'easy', from Latin facilis (see facile)