Synonyms of enabled

enabled

verb

past tense of enable

1

as in allowed

to make able or possible

my new glasses enable me to read the fine print

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allowed
• empowered
• permitted
• let
• prepared
• equipped
• approved
• qualified
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• fitted
• habilitated
• readied
• conditioned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevented
• precluded
• inhibited
• prohibited
• enjoined
• disallowed
• forbade

2

as in empowered

to give official or legal power to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• empowered
• authorized
• qualified
• permitted
• allowed
• licensed
• commissioned
• entitled
• invested
• certified
• vested
• warranted
• chartered
• accredited
• approved
• installed
• confirmed
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• affirmed
• initiated
• validated
• let
• inducted
• inaugurated
• privileged
• cleared
• credentialed
• instated
• enfranchised
• swore in
• OK'd

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevented
• excluded
• denied
• disqualified
• stopped
• hindered
• constrained
• disallowed
• inhibited
• blocked
• impeded
• discouraged
• banned
• obstructed
• barred
• prohibited
• shut out
• held back
• forbade
• enjoined
• proscribed
• outlawed
• vetoed
• disenfranchised
• disfranchised
• disbarred
• interdicted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enabled

The funds have enabled it to purchase fighters’ loyalties, as well as advanced materiel, such as drones. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

At home, Congress overwhelmingly passed the USA PATRIOT Act that enabled more intrusive government surveillance in the name of counterterrorism. — Michael E. Neagle, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

Keep automatic updates enabled and restart the computer when necessary. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

The American Medical Association has called for transparency, accountability, physician oversight, regular auditing, and clearer standards around AI-enabled clinical decision support. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026

Testimony revealed the extent of his obsession and how his parents enabled it. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The Cessna further enabled the company to keep expanding its presence. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

An end-to-end AI solution enriched leads with various signals (for example, M&A activity), prioritized leads with the highest conversion likelihood, surfaced relevant account intelligence, and enabled agentic AI outreach. — Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2026

Performance is driven by Processes, enabled by People and inspired by Purpose—and all of it is held together by a bit of Phun. — Sam Talya, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026