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 Bottom line Astra doesn't change our read on Palo Alto's results, which strengthened our conviction that cybersecurity is the software component that enables the adoption of artificial intelligence. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 That lift power enables Falcon Heavy to send large payloads to distant destinations. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026 As this cycle matures, AI enables further acceleration across robotics, advanced data analytics, satellite IoT backhaul, digital twins and sustainability. — Alper Yegin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 King’s indifference to orthodox formats enables formal mischief. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 The Quilceda Creek vineyards are also non-grafted and own-rooted, which Golitzin believes enables each clone to express its character more directly. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 The other negative is that Starlink is increasing the cost for Ocean Mode, which enables Starlink access beyond 12 nautical miles from the coast and in international waters. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 These detectors are modern marvels in their own right and represent the culmination of a long heritage of new technology that enables new discoveries. — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 This dual-burner functionality gives you greater control of the temperature and enables two-zone cooking. — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enables
  1. lets
  2. empowers
  3. allows
  4. authorizes
  5. qualifies
Verb
  • This lets the leaves decompose into rich organic matter that can benefit your garden beds.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Shorter grass improves seed-to-soil contact and lets more sunlight reach the soil surface for better seed germination.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of lets
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  • Story facilitation, a process of helping individuals discover and articulate their experiences as meaningful narratives, empowers leaders and teams.
    — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Supporting Visibility, Confidence, and Agency From Alex’s perspective, this holistic approach empowers women to feel seen, valued, and capable at any age.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of empowers
Verb
  • Embroidery, beading, leatherwork, and fur transform the familiar silhouette, while a new second strap allows it to be slung across the shoulder.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The new rules mandated that referees stop play for a ten-minute hydration break that allows players to drink fluids, change clothes, or shower in their locker room.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of allows
Verb
  • Most insurers have to cover shots recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which evaluates and votes on vaccine use recommendations after the FDA approves or authorizes a vaccine.
    — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • To support these demands, Jeanie Buss contends the California Probate Code authorizes a trustee to seek instructions from a court to resolve internal disagreements about a trust.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorizes
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  • Other people who lose their insurance may opt to enroll for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, or see if an income drop qualifies their family for Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program coverage.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The information would be used by the government to determine if the ​child qualifies for citizenship under the ​new order, the State Department proposal ⁠says.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of qualifies

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“Enables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enables. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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