One entry found for enable.

Entry Word: enable
Function: verb
Text: 1 to make able or possible <my new glasses enable me to read>
Synonyms allow, let, permit
Related Words fit, prepare, qualify, ready; approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction; condition, equip
Near Antonyms inhibit, preclude; disallow, enjoin, forbid, prohibit
Antonyms prevent
2 to give official or legal power to <a law that would enable the authorities to use wiretaps without obtaining court orders> -- see AUTHORIZE 1