English Dictionary
Definition of “enable”
enable (ɪnˈeɪbəll
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Definitions
verb (tr)
- to provide (someone) with adequate power, means, opportunity, or authority (to do something)
- to make possible
- to put (a digital electronic circuit element) into an operative condition by supplying a suitable input pulse
Alternative Forms
enˈablement noun enˈabler noun
Synonyms
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authorize,
allow,
commission,
permit,
qualify,
sanction,
entitle,
license,
warrant,
empower,
give someone the right
Usage examples
Harder yet for him to teach her what she needed to know to enable her to complete the task.
Jennifer Fallon, TREASON KEEP (2001)That is why we have a manifesto commitment to enable Parliament to resolve the issue.
Country Life (2005)The extra capacity that ICG has added to its fleet should enable it to continue to capitalise on this trend.
Irish Times (2002)He adds:'There has also been no indication that the proposed development has any cost element which will enable restoration.
Glasgow Herald (2001)My challenge now was to enable Meg's owners to behave in the same authoritative manner.
Jan Fennell, Foreword by Monty Roberts, THE DOG LISTENER: Learning the Language of your Best Friend (2002)
