Synonyms for

Enabled

Verb / eˈneɪbʌld / / ɪˈneɪbʌld / Another word for enabled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give someone or something the ability or means to do something

Synonyms & similar words

disable enable empowered authorized permitted allowed capable equipped fitted qualified enabled facilitated empowered strengthened encouraged stimulated enabled enabled enabled enabled enabled enabled

Synonyms by register

Formal

authorized empowered qualified permitted

Informal

allowed okayed given the go-ahead

Literary

unfettered unshackled

Antonyms

disabled incapacitated unfit impotent restricted prohibited

Common collocations

  • fully enabled
  • enabled to
  • enabled by
  • enabled access
  • enabled features
  • enabled services
  • enabled to do

Word family

noun enablement
verb enable
adjective enabled
adverb enabledly

Usage note

Often used in technical contexts to mean 'made functional'. Can also mean 'given the power or opportunity to do something'.

Example sentences

  1. The new technology has enabled us to communicate with people all over the world.
  2. The wheelchair ramp enabled the disabled person to enter the building.
  3. The teacher enabled her students to learn new skills.
  4. The scholarship enabled the student to attend college.
  5. The medication enabled her to manage her chronic pain.

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