ENABLES Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

enables

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present tense third-person singular of enable

as in lets

to make able or possible my new glasses enable me to read the fine print

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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

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Recent Examples of enables Just as important, the CMA enables Customs and Border Protection to employ the same advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence already used by these marketplaces. — Bill Cassidy, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2026 The donation enables the Rijksmuseum to introduce everyone to Rombout Uylenburgh, a fascinating artist of whom very little work has survived. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Commercial success produces proof of leadership, attracts larger sources of capital, strengthens organizational capability, and ultimately enables expansion into broader markets. — Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 This is what enables the tusk to grow in such a straight line. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 Coupling utility-scale battery banks directly with solar PV farms enables operators to absorb low-cost power at noon and sell it back to the grid at premium evening rates. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 This enables drivers to make use of Tesla Supercharging stations and other direct current fast-charging stations. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Piotr Swat | Lightrocket | Getty Images CNBC Cures is proudly underwritten by Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, whose support enables our journalism to elevate stories that advance research, innovation and patient care in rare diseases. — Anna Rodin,brad Quick, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Through their mobile app, Little Free Library enables users to see book box locations near them. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

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Reading lets children test out challenging, or frightening, situations in their imaginations.

— Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
The pairing lets Viu’s footprint across Southeast Asia carry TrueVisions Now’s expanding library to new audiences in the region.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of lets

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The suit was not filed under a new law passed earlier this year, which requires more regular inspections of the Geo facility and empowers state authorities to penalize the company for failing to comply with communicable disease probes.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Fears of future economic and supply chain weaponization have fostered a growing estrangement between the two countries, feeding a broader hostility that empowers more aggressive voices on both sides of the Pacific.

— GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of empowers

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This allows the electrode to use both charge carriers without letting proton reactions interfere with zinc-ion storage.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Priscilla ultimately allows Lucky and John to get off scot-free, believing that Lucky was the only other woman who truly loved her son.

— Max Gao, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of allows

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The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
The new law directs federal officials to issue guidance for these buildings and authorizes grants to test their safety and cost.

— Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of authorizes

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The host of the soccer World Cup automatically qualifies, and Olympic host countries automatically get spots in every event.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The larger tournament could mean a fourth game each year, provided that Kansas qualifies for the championship.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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