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enable

UK/əˈnæɪ.bəl/ US/ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ fairly common

verb

1.

render capable or able for some task

  • “This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street”
  • “The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain”
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Origin

From Middle English enablen, equivalent to en- + able.

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