Entry Word: enable

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to make able or possible <my new glasses enable me to read>

Synonyms allow, let, permit

Related Words fit, prepare, qualify, ready; approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction; condition, equip

Near Antonyms inhibit, preclude; disallow, enjoin, forbid, prohibit

Antonyms prevent

2 to give official or legal power to <a law that would enable the authorities to use wiretaps without obtaining court orders> — see authorize 1