enable

verb
/ɪˈneɪbəl/

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability
to make something possible; to give someone the ability to do something

Example Sentences

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

This software will enable users to create their own websites.

Example Expressions

enable access

Synonyms

allow, permit, facilitate, empower, authorize
Entry 1
allow, permit, facilitate, empower
Entry 2
allow, empower, facilitate, permit, authorize

Antonyms

disable, prevent, hinder, prohibit
Entry 1
disable, prevent, hinder, prohibit
Entry 2
disable, prevent, hinder

Collocations

enable access, enable features, enable users, fully enable, enable functionality, enable system, enable feature
Entry 1
enable access, enable features, enable users, fully enable, enable functionality
Entry 2
enable users, enable system, enable feature, enable access

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