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/ɪˈneɪbəl/
To give someone the power or opportunity to do something.
Synonyms:
allow
permit
facilitate
empower
Antonyms:
disable
prevent
hinder
prohibit
Examples:
The tool will
enable
you to learn faster.
Strong sunlight
enables
the flowers to bloom beautifully.
Etymology:
From Old French
enabler
, from Latin
en-
(make, into) and
habilis
(able), making the word refer to making someone able to do something.
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