Enable and Sanction

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Enable

Enable verb - To make able or possible.

Usage example: my new glasses enable me to read the fine print

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Sanction is a synonym for enable in authorize topic. In some cases you can use "Sanction" instead a verb "Enable", when it comes to topics like allow, empower.

Nearby Words: enabled, enabling

Sanction

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

Usage example: the administration will sanction almost any field trip with educational value

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Enable is a synonym for sanction in empower topic. You can use "Enable" instead a verb "Sanction".

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

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Common collocations

actions	enable actions	sanction actions
sacrifice	enable sacrifice	sanction sacrifice
player	enable player	sanction player

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