v. spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"

v. contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

v. destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it

v. make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"

v. induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money"

v. give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain; "I reassured him that we were safe"

v. protect or fight for as a champion

v. give encouragement to

v. take charge of or deal with; "Could you see about lunch?"; "I must attend to this matter"; "She took care of this business"

v. speed up the progress of; facilitate; "This should expedite the process"