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

Optimizing internal ion flow enables longer-range, faster-charging EV batteries that hold more power without losing performance. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

As a reminder, research shows that having a diverse board improves the performance of all directors and enables boards to better tackle complex decisions. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

And since the company’s AI tools respond on the same CRM foundation, each interaction enables the following one to be smarter. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

The technology enables virtual characters to perform live alongside human presenters and audiences, with potential applications across studios, live events and social media. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

But experts say the plan enables automakers to manufacture and sell larger, heavier and less fuel-efficient vehicles in states across the country. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

That law enables the Connecticut Department of Correction to charge a fee for every day a person spends in prison and then collect on that debt in certain situations. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Amazon Bedrock is a cloud service on Amazon Web Services that enables developers to build generative AI applications. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

This enables agencies to uncover emerging trends, unmet needs and audience preferences much faster than traditional research methods. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026