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enable

verb

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Meaning

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To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.

Example Sentence

The article includes enable to support a careful argument.

Usage Note

Use enable when you want precise academic language around To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to..

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