- present tense form of enable (3rd person singular).
enables
Example Sentences
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House cats have vertical-slit pupils, an adaptation that enables superior nocturnal vision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Tokenization allows investors to own fractions of an asset, rather than the whole thing, and blockchain hosting — theoretically, at least — enables payment, settlement, change of ownership and custody on a digital ledger.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The devices scan the plates of passing vehicles, which police say enables them to locate vehicles reported stolen or linked to criminal suspects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Spain's use of width creates space for Lamine Yamal and enables them to generate chances, while Rodri and Pedri dominate midfield, controlling possession and dictating the tempo of the game.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
It tells you what to measure and enables you to predict, but it provides no answer to the question ‘Why?’
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
