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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•a•ble /ɛnˈeɪbəl/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object + to + verb], -bled, -bling. - to make able;
authorize;
give power or ability:The money will enable us to hire more workers.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•a•ble (en ā′bəl),USA pronunciation v.t., -bled, -bling. - to make able;
give power, means, competence, or ability to;
authorize:This document will enable him to pass through the enemy lines unmolested. - to make possible or easy:Aeronautics enables us to overcome great distances.
- 1375–1425; Middle English; see en-1, able
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . empower, qualify, allow, permit.
enable, + v.t. - Computingto make ready;
equip (often used in combination):Web-enabled cell phones.
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