1
as in to let
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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2
as in to empower
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 enable
The Chinese navy—the world's largest by hull count—enables Beijing to expand its military reach and presence.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Eventually, after decades of activism, this enabled Soviet Jews to immigrate.
—Time, 3 June 2025
Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 June 2025
The Golden Power legislation enables the Italian government to intercede or set conditions on foreign and domestic corporate takeovers in key sectors, including banking.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Eventually, after decades of activism, this enabled Soviet Jews to immigrate.
—Time, 3 June 2025
Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 June 2025
The Golden Power legislation enables the Italian government to intercede or set conditions on foreign and domestic corporate takeovers in key sectors, including banking.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enable
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Strawberry shortcake is, obvi, the classic, but don’t let your imagination stop there.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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In his first season as Sky coach, Tyler Marsh has preached about not letting one side of the floor impact the other.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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They’re featured in our content and empowered to lead across the organization.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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This direct and encouraging approach can counteract any hesitancy stemming from a lack of confidence and empower women to embrace competitive opportunities.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Cagle said some light rail stations are already fare zones, which allow CATS employees to ask people who don’t have a ticket or bus pass to leave.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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Unlike Ireland or Scotland, the U.S. offers a wide range of maturation environments, allowing American single malt whiskey to display a far broader array of expressions and a spectrum of aroma and taste profiles found nowhere else in the world.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is authorized in your vicinity, ensure that all burn barrels feature a weighted metal cover with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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The individual was not authorized to comment publicly.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Iran, one of the countries named, has qualified for the World Cup.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The nadirs were England’s senior men’s side failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championship and the under-21s getting beaten 4-0 by their German counterparts in the age group’s Euro 2009 final.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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