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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
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This license enables you to fish in all the lakes of the area.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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- 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
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- 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 |
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