enable

Meanings

• verb

  Make (someone or something) able to do something; empower or authorize.

• verb

  Provide (someone) with the means or opportunity to do something.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈneɪbəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100383"

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Antonyms

disable

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Synonyms

activate , turn on , allow , authorize , let , permit , empower , endow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enable
able , table , stable , grable , crable

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Variants

List of all variants of enable that leads to same result
enable , enabled , enables , enabling

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

enables, enabling, enabled

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'enable' meaning 'make able'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'enable' is often used in the context of computer technology to refer to a feature that allows a user to perform a certain function.

2. The word 'enable' has been in use since the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Empowerment: The process of giving someone the authority or means to make decisions and take action.

2. Accessibility: The design of products, services, and environments to be usable by as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Enable has been used extensively in literature and art to represent the idea of empowerment and giving someone the means to achieve their goals. For instance, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch enables Scout to see the world in a new light by teaching her about empathy and understanding.

How to Memorize "enable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lightbulb turning on above someone's head, representing the idea of enabling them to understand or achieve something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enable' with the idea of giving someone a key to unlock a door or providing them with a tool to accomplish a task.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the order of the vowels in the English alphabet, and remember that 'enable' starts with an 'e'.

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