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When youenablesomething, you make it possible for something to happen:
The new machines haveenabledthe company to increase production by over 20%.
Text messagesenablepeople to keep in contact easily and cheaply.
Enablecan be used in thepassive voice:
As a result of the procedure, oxygenis enabledto pass into the bloodstream.
Enableis followed by direct object and theto-infinitive:
I shall always be grateful. Heenabledme to have confidence in my ability to paint.
Not: …enabled me have confidence…
See also:
Be able to