"facilitate" meaning in English

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          "text": "The aim was to facilitate the development of such schools."
        },
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          "text": "The government appointed the judge to facilitate the meeting between the protesters and the developers."
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        "If someone facilitates a meeting, they guide it and help it run well."
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