What is the meaning of facilitated?

verb

• Make easier.
  • usage: "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"
  • synonyms: facilitate, ease, alleviate
• Be of use.
  • usage: "This will help to prevent accidents"
  • synonyms: help, facilitate
• Increase the likelihood of (a response. )
  • usage: "The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse"
  • synonyms: facilitate