verb

make (an action or process) easy or easier.

schools were located in the same campus to facilitate the sharing of resources

make easy/easier,ease,make possible,make smooth/smoother,smooth,smooth the path of,smooth the way for,clear the way for,open the door for,enable,assist,help,help along,aid,oil,oil the wheels of,lubricate,expedite,speed up,accelerate,forward,advance,promote,further,encourage,simplify