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enable

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of enable

1 to make able or possible

my new glasses enable me to read the fine print

Synonyms of enable

allow, empower, let, permit

Words Related to enable

fit, habilitate, prepare, qualify, ready

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

condition, equip

Near Antonyms of enable

inhibit, preclude

disallow, enjoin, forbid, prohibit

Antonyms of enable

2 to give official or legal power to

a law that would enable the authorities to inspect food preparation areas for health code violations

Synonyms of enable

accredit, authorize, certify, charter [British], commission, empower, invest, license (also licence), qualify, vest, warrant

Words Related to enable

approve, clear, credential, endorse (also indorse), OK (or okay), sanction

affirm, confirm, validate

inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, instate, swear in

allow, let, permit

enfranchise, entitle, privilege

Near Antonyms of enable

ban, bar, block, constrain, deny, disallow, disbar, discourage, disenfranchise, disfranchise, exclude, hinder, hold back, impede, inhibit, obstruct, prevent, shut out, stop

enjoin, forbid, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe, veto

Antonyms of enable

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