enable

verb

i-ˈnā-bəl How to pronounce enable (audio)
Definition of enablenext
1
as in to let
to make able or possible my new glasses enable me to read the fine print

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2
as in to empower
to give official or legal power to a law that would enable the authorities to inspect food preparation areas for health code violations

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Recent Examples of enable Utopai has amassed an extensive slate of projects, both completely AI-generated and AI-enabled, for a fledgling studio. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The SSCs are designed to deliver mission-ready capability, moving over tides, terrains and obstacles, enabling access to 80% of the world’s coastline. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026 With little or no employment income, retirees may be in a low tax bracket, enabling them to convert traditional IRA savings to a Roth IRA at a relatively favorable tax rate. — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Suffolk more than accommodated this corpus of experience while at the same time enabling me to refine my interests courtesy of its humanizing curriculum. — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enable
  1. let
  2. empower
  3. allow
  4. authorize
  5. qualify
Verb
  • The continent’s political leaders must seize the moment to act, and not let this moment of Europtimism slide.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Doing so lets Bee’s AI take some actions on your behalf, like drafting emails or sending calendar invites based on your conversations.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of let
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  • Anura is the interface that empowers a small armored crew to seamlessly interact with everything from on-board mission systems to uncrewed teammates.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Olsen and the team created a factory right in the heart of town – employing, and empowering, a community in the process.
    — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of empower
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  • The platform’s most popular membership plan is the Ipsy Original plan, which for $15 a month allows users to receive five sample-size products every month.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Street Fighter held its premiere in Los Angeles on Monday and Paramount also held a series of screenings this week, and allowed attendees to post brief social media reactions to the movie.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of allow
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  • Representatives Lori Trahan and Jay Obernolte have advanced the FRONTIER Act, which would authorize government intervention against risky models and override some state laws.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation.
    — HAVEN DALEY, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorize
Verb
  • Under those rules, qualifying products generally must use yarn and fabric produced within participating countries to receive preferential tariff treatment.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, and early withdrawals may face penalties unless they’re used for qualifying expenses such as education or a first home, so families should review the tax rules before deciding how to use the money.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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