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

Through their mobile app, Little Free Library enables users to see book box locations near them. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Efficient sampling—adaptable for rivers, lakes and seas—enables extended feasibility studies for precise ecosystem protection and on-ground mitigation. — Gamuda Contributor, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

This amendment renews a sales tax that enables Missouri’s state parks to be free and that funds conservation programs. — New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

This modular system enables rapid tool changes in minutes, allowing the robot to switch between chainsaws, drills, impact guns, and industrial screwdrivers. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

The top 20 companies on the list dictate terms to suppliers and logistics networks, which enables them to achieve lower cost-per-unit metrics and better working capital cycles as well as faster go-to-market speed than smaller peers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Having so many volunteers in different places enables a much wider range of data to be collected. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The dual hub enables competitive fares and a multitude of options for travelers who only have so much time and money to spend on a vacation. — Ray Lahood, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

As part of that commitment, the artificial intelligence company is offering every college student in Georgia a $100 credit to be used on Codex, its agentic AI program that enables users to build software, apps, websites and other technical projects. — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 29 July 2026