enables

verb

present tense third-person singular of enable
1
as in lets
to make able or possible my new glasses enable me to read the fine print

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2
as in empowers
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 enables Modular design enables upgrades Mayhem 10 features an open architecture that allows AeroVironment to incorporate third-party technologies without redesigning the entire platform. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 Every farmer wants to do the right thing by their land—that enables them to sustain their business and pass it on to the next generation. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Trump just last month signed into law legislation that enables him to tariff the top purchasers of Russian crude oil or gas. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Yet, one of leadership’s great paradoxes is that slowing down enough to invest in people is often what ultimately enables teams and organizations to move faster. — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The executive order issued Monday enables state officials to respond more swiftly to the outbreak and allows healthcare professionals to take additional steps to get New Yorkers vaccinated and tested. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 As a reminder, research shows that having a diverse board improves the performance of all directors and enables boards to better tackle complex decisions. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enables
  1. lets
  2. empowers
  3. allows
  4. authorizes
  5. qualifies
Verb
  • In-person early voting began on Friday, which lets Minnesotans cast their ballot and put it straight into a voting machine.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Much like Parton, Judd lets her actions speak louder than her words, and one of the causes closest to her heart is helping military service members.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lets
Verb
  • 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
  • Leibowitz ultimately framed the dispute not around whether noncitizens should vote, but around which level of government the Constitution empowers to decide who may participate in federal elections.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of empowers
Verb
  • The approach allows manufacturing techniques to evolve alongside the robot’s mechanical design.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • His startup's open-source software allows people to install and use models on a variety of computers.
    — Kif Leswing,Annie Palmer,Jordan Novet, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of allows
Verb
  • Its defining feature is a flight system designed to manage the transition from takeoff to cruise after an operator authorizes launch.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The declaration, announced Saturday afternoon, authorizes FEMA to coordinate all federal disaster relief.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorizes
Verb
  • Clean that up before seeking emergency financing, and confirm with the lender what qualifies as borrowing support.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • As a result of the win, the film automatically qualifies for submission to the Best International Feature category of the Oscars.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualifies

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“Enables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enables. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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