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Enable

verb

Enable means to allow something to happen.

6 letters 3 syllables

What does Enable mean?

Enable means to allow something to happen.

Dictionary definition

To enable means to make something possible for someone to do.

Example sentences

Enable in a sentence

easy

We used enable in class to explain our idea clearly.

medium

In the reading task, the teacher asked us to enable the word in a complete sentence.

hard

Using enable in my writing helped show how the action changed the meaning of the paragraph.

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Synonyms

Words like Enable

allowRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
make possibleRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
permitRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms

Opposite words

preventHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
blockHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
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Word family

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Base word

enable

verb

enable

Base form.

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