This may be because of a change in people's attitude toward marriage and the sharp increase of fast food restaurants and convenience stores which are open 24 hours a day and enable young people to live more easily.
Source: tatoeba (56020)
Enable
/ɪˈneɪbəl/
Synonyms for "enable" (180 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Strong matches (54)
Noun(15 words)
canscapacitated studentscapacitatingcapacitating exercise sessioncapacitating exercisescapacitating programcapacity to do workcode unlockcommissioningcustomer management functiondeputesdoor openingempoweringenergize the classenfranchising
capacitatecertificatecertifycharterclotheclothe with powercommissionconditiondelegatedeputedeputizeempowerendowendueenergizeenfranchiseentitleentrustequipexpedite
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Verb(13 words)
Adjective(5 words)
Related words (90)
Verb(29 words)
facilitatefacilitatesgivegrant accesshabilitateinstall safety featuresmediatesmidwifedmidwivedmobilizesopen a doorpavepavedpavespermitpermittedperpetuatessubserveswitch onswitched
Noun(29 words)
facilitate a policy workshopfacilitate group readingfacilitatinghelpinghelpsindependence supportlegitimate powermidwifingmore school community programopen uppermit requirementpermitspermittingpower up devicespowersproblem solving aidreduce academic inarticulacyresource energizationrevolutionizing classroomsskill
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springboardsupport native language useswitchestechnology mediatedtogglestogglingtrace levelunlockvoice typing in class
Adjective(2 words)
open routeunsilenced
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abilitate, accredit, activate, activate license, activate system.
- Sentence evidence is available for enable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "enable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "enable"
Keep "enable" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "enable" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "enable", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "enable" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
5 entriesenable accessenable collaborationenable critical thinkingenable growthenable learning
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
61 translations across 24 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- да́вам възмо́жност verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
Catalan
1 entries- habilitar verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
Czech
2 entries- umožnit verb (to make something possible)
- umožnit verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
Danish
4 entries- anordne verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
- give nogen kraft verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- muliggøre verb (to make something possible)
- muliggøre verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
Dutch
4 entries- in staat stellen verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- in staat stellen verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
- inschakelen verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- mogelijk maken verb (to make something possible)
Esperanto
1 entries- ebligi verb (to make something possible)
Finnish
4 entries- antaa lupa verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- antaa tekosyy verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
- mahdollistaa verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- mahdollistaa verb (to make something possible)
French
3 entries- autoriser verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- permettre verb (to make something possible)
- permettre verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
German
4 entries- (jemanden) berechtigen verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- anordnen verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
- befähigen verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- ermöglichen verb (to make something possible)
Greek
1 entries- επιτρέπω verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
Hungarian
3 entries- felhatalmaz verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- feljogosít verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- lehetővé tesz verb (to make something possible)
Indonesian
1 entries- memampukan verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
Italian
1 entries- permettere verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
Latin
1 entries- habilito verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
Malayalam
3 entries- പ്രാപ്തമാക്കുക verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- സാധ്യമാക്കുക verb (to make something possible)
- സാധ്യമാക്കുക verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
Māori
3 entries- whakaahei verb (to make something possible)
- whakakaha verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- whakamana verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
Polish
4 entries- umożliwiać verb (to make something possible)
- umożliwić verb (to make something possible)
- upełnomocnić verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- uzdolnić verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
Portuguese
2 entries- habilitar verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- possibilitar verb (to make something possible)
Russian
2 entries- дава́ть возмо́жность verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- уполномо́чивать verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
Scottish Gaelic
2 entries- thoir comas do verb (to make something possible)
- thoir cothrom do verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
Serbo-Croatian
4 entries- osposòbiti verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- ovlástiti verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- овла́стити verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- оспособити verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
Spanish
2 entries- habilitar verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- posibilitar verb (to make something possible)
Swedish
4 entries- ge någon kraft verb (to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities)
- möjliggöra verb (to make something possible)
- möjliggöra verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
- ursäkta verb (to allow a way out or excuse for an action)
Ukrainian
2 entries- уможли́вити verb (to make something possible)
- уможли́влювати verb (to make something possible)
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
This bird's large wings enable it to fly very fast.
Source: tatoeba (57823)
This would enable us to compete more effectively with other agencies.
Source: tatoeba (58392)
Your response is greatly appreciated and will enable us to prepare more efficiently.
Source: tatoeba (64006)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "enable"?
Closest matches include abilitate, accredit, activate, activate license, activate system.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "enable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.