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 folding design enables several camera functions unavailable on other iPhones. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

This enables the entire home to be arranged more like a studio apartment than a typical tiny house. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

The baseline battery life for AirPods 5 enables up to five hours of playback with active noise cancellation activated on a single charge, which exceeds the older AirPods model by one hour. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

This integrated ecosystem enables greater speed, agility and control throughout the product lifecycle. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

This approach enables employees to focus on high-value interactions requiring empathy and professional judgment. — Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Its included ultra-low-latency S Pen enables natural drawing and note-taking right out of the box, while Galaxy AI tools streamline daily productivity. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026

Bottom line Astra doesn't change our read on Palo Alto's results, which strengthened our conviction that cybersecurity is the software component that enables the adoption of artificial intelligence. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

That lift power enables Falcon Heavy to send large payloads to distant destinations. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026