adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To enable one to function in a given manner; to make one capable of performing a given function or of conducting something; to make one fit to fulfill a given purpose or competent to act within a particular role. transitive
2. 2
   provide with clothes or put clothes on wordnet
3. 3
   To qualify oneself, through a demonstration of ability, to function in a certain capacity or to act within a certain role. intransitive
4. 4
   qualify for teaching at a university in Europe wordnet
5. 5
   In European institutions of higher education, to qualify as an instructor or professor, usually by defending a dissertation or similar project.

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6. 6
   To supply money to work a mine. US

Adjective

1. 1
   Qualified or entitled. obsolete

   "persons[…]not legal, nor habilitate to serve in Parliament,"

Synonyms

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apparelarrayattirebedeckbedrapebundle up

Example

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"persons[…]not legal, nor habilitate to serve in Parliament,"

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin habilitātus, past participle of habilitāre (“to enable”).

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