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- pronunciation:
- ih
neI
b
 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
enables, enabling, enabled |
| definition 1: |
to give means or power to; make able; allow; authorize.
The new glasses enable her to see more clearly.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
]
This license enables you to fish in all the lakes of the area.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
]
- synonyms:
- allow, authorize, empower, let, permit
- similar words:
- assist, help, qualify
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| definition 2: |
to make possible, feasible, or easy.
She's old now, but her daughter's help enables her to continue living at home.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
]
- synonyms:
- facilitate, permit
- antonyms:
- prevent, prohibit
- similar words:
- aid, assist, ease, further, promote
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| related words: |
accredit, authorize, commission, entitle, illuminate, let, privilege, suffer, warrant |
adverb + (v.)enable
thereby
(v.)enable
+ adverb
effectively
(v.)enable
+ noun
astronomer, educator, engineer, identification, individual, learner, legislation, measurement, operator, practitioner, reader, researcher, scientist, student, user, viewer
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The word enable
contains the following part:
en-1, em-1
Latin
prefix
that means to put into; cause to be or have
  Example words:
embark, embarrass, embattle, embed, emblazon, embody, embolden, embrace, embroider, employ, empower, enable, enact, enamor, encamp, encase, enchant, encircle, enclose, encode, encompass, encounter, endear, endure, enfold, enforce, engage, engulf, enjoy, enlarge, enlighten, enlist, enrage, enrich, enroll, ensure, entangle, entitle, entrust, envelop
- antonyms:
- de-, dis-, un-
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