Enable

usgb/ɪˈneɪbl/
verb

To make someone or something able to do something.

This tool will enable you to do your job more efficiently.
Visual representation of "enable" - To make someone or something able to do something

Often appears as...

  • enable someone
  • enable something
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Empowerment nuance

Enabling often implies giving someone the power or means to overcome obstacles.

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The scholarship enabled her to attend college.
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Not always direct

The action of enabling may not provide immediate results but sets the stage for future capabilities.

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The training enabled them for future managerial roles.
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Positive contexts

'Enable' is often used in a positive context, suggesting improvement or enhancement.

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This feature enables quicker data processing.
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