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

Thorium-229 enables nuclear timing Thorium-229 offers a rare advantage for nuclear timekeeping. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

Yet, one of leadership’s great paradoxes is that slowing down enough to invest in people is often what ultimately enables teams and organizations to move faster. — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The executive order issued Monday enables state officials to respond more swiftly to the outbreak and allows healthcare professionals to take additional steps to get New Yorkers vaccinated and tested. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Regarding Payoneer’s overall value proposition, Wen said the company enables businesses to participate in the global economy without ever having to build financial infrastructure to operate across borders alone. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 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

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