enable
verb (used with object)
to make able; give power, means, competence, or ability to: Students with vision impairments are enabled in the classroom with magnifiers and screen reader software.
have enabled
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present perfectof enable.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The funds have enabled it to purchase fighters’ loyalties, as well as advanced materiel, such as drones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The adjusted approach amounts to an acknowledgement that elements of the previous strategy fell short, while retaining the principles that have enabled Chelsea to generate significant transfer profits.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Bell says the investments have enabled Waste Management to reduce labor at the facilities by 30% while giving it the capacity to collect 2.8 million tons more material a year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Remski said he sees connections between the kind of New Age spirituality pioneered by Chopra and other developments in society, economics and politics that have enabled a hyper-individualist culture.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
All three Marvellian cities have been on high alert for unusual activity and have enabled extra security precautions until she has been caught.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
