facilitative

adjective

Definition of facilitativenext
1
as in helpful
providing service or assistance managerial attitudes and practices that have proven to be highly facilitative of increased worker productivity

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2
as in beneficial
tending to promote or assist the development of something a well-equipped laboratory facilitative to research

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  1. helpful
  2. beneficial
  3. useful
  4. favorable
Adjective
  • That was helpful given some of the logistical realities.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For the players, being in familiar surroundings is helpful.
    Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of helpful
Adjective
  • The same can be said for the movie as a whole, which blends Shelton’s talent for literate, witty character comedy with the conventions of the Joel Silver-era buddy flick in mutually beneficial ways.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
  • This proactive approach not only reduces risks but also lays a strong basis for an open, mutually beneficial relationship that minimizes complexity and maximizes long-term value.
    Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • Without data, the AI isn’t going to be doing much of anything useful.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • There is some variation in the mix — Origins allows troops to perform certain tasks like opening locked doors or destroying watchtowers, as well as special squad attacks like arrow sieges and rally cries that can be useful in the midst of the action.
    Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of useful
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  • Left unsaid in the motion for withdrawal was the consequence of the 2024 presidential election—the agency will likely take a much less favorable attitude towards college athlete employment under incoming president Donald Trump.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Francisco has raised a hypothetical to show how the ban affects TikTok, asking the justices to imagine the Chinese government using leverage over Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' international empire to force the Washington Post to write favorable articles about China.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of favorable
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