Synonyms of enables

enables

verb

present tense third-person singular of enable

1

as in lets

to make able or possible

my new glasses enable me to read the fine print

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lets
• allows
• empowers
• permits
• prepares
• equips
• readies
• qualifies
• approves
• endorses
• fits
• conditions
• habilitates
• sanctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• precludes
• inhibits
• prohibits
• forbids
• disallows
• enjoins

2

as in empowers

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

• empowers
• authorizes
• qualifies
• allows
• permits
• entitles
• certifies
• invests
• licenses
• accredits
• warrants
• commissions
• vests
• approves
• charters
• endorses
• confirms
• affirms
• lets
• validates
• credentials
• initiates
• sanctions
• installs
• inaugurates
• inducts
• privileges
• clears
• instates
• OKs
• swears in
• enfranchises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• disqualifies
• hinders
• inhibits
• excludes
• impedes
• denies
• discourages
• disallows
• blocks
• constrains
• obstructs
• stops
• prohibits
• forbids
• bans
• shuts out
• bars
• holds back
• enjoins
• proscribes
• disenfranchises
• disfranchises
• outlaws
• disbars
• vetoes
• interdicts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enables

The researchers say the framework enables faster, more adaptable locomotion across unpredictable environments and could support future search-and-rescue, exploration, and other autonomous robotic missions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Efficiency breakthroughs can also lead to more use rather than lower spending, as cheaper and faster AI enables new products and prompts consumers to run models more often. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 July 2026

To speed up the search, Fi enables the owner to send the dog signals — short bursts of vibrations or sounds — to entice it to come home voluntarily. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026

This enables the diaphragm to maintain accurate piston motion, reduce unwanted deformation and suppress residual vibration after the signal stops. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The department can focus on drunken driving enforcement through securing grant money that enables them to hire officers to focus specifically on DUI enforcement, Stemmet noted. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

This is a clear example of how technology enables equipment upgrades without needing to rip and replace the underlying hardware asset. — Amit Chaturvedy, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Using sterile insects, on the other hand, enables release from a center point — in this case, Dolores Park in Rosemont. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026