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Definition: Enable |
EnableVerb1. Render capable or able for some task; "This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street"; "The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain". Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "enable" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1350. (references) |
Note: Enable \En*a"ble\, transitive verb. [imperative past participle Enabled; present participle verb or noun Enabling.]. (references) |
| Domain | Definition |
Computing | To restore to ordinary operating conditions; e. g. to remove an inhibiting signal, or to restore a suppressed feature. Source: European Union. (references) |
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| The following table is compiled from various sources, across various languages. When English abbreviations or acronyms come from a non-English source, this is noted. | |||
| Entry | Source | Expression | Field |
ENABLE | English | Enabler for access to computer-based vocational tasks with language and speech-project | Computing, Social Sciences |
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Synonym: EnableSynonym: Entitle. (additional references) |
| Antonym: disable (v). (additional references) |
| Context | Synonyms within Context (source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus). |
Power | Give power, confer power, exercise power; Noun: empower, enable, invest; indue, endue; endow, arm; strengthen; compel. |
| Source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus. | |
Crosswords: Enable |
| English words defined with "enable": accommodation reflex ♦ Bank-note detector, Binocle ♦ Clamper, computer programing, computer programming, Counter proof, Cradling, cutaneous senses ♦ En-, Enabled ♦ fluoroscope, Flying frog ♦ Inable, Ink sac, Interpleader ♦ Presser bar, Presser wheel, programing, programming ♦ railroad siding, roentgenoscope, rotator cuff ♦ safety belt, Safety buoy, sense of touch, set up, sidetrack, siding, skate, skin senses, Submarine armor ♦ To help over, To set up, touch, touch modality, Tubbing. (references) |
| Etymologies containing "enable": Disenable. (references) |
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Screenplays | Rubbish! They're simply not stepping up the reception sufficiently to enable. (The Man with the Golden Gun; writing credit: Richard Maibaum) | |
Clever | On a child's superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly. (references; author: unknown) | |
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 | Sarpy Co terraces in the background enable producer to farm sloped farmland without creating soil erosion problems. Credit: Bob Nichols. |  | Ranchers in the Salmon Model Watershed are building in-stream irrigation water structures like this one that contains gates that automatically raise and lower depending on the depth of streamflow. The structure also contains a fish ladder to enable fish p. Credit: Joel McNee. |
 | USS Chicago (CA-29) off Guadalcanal the day after the action, showing crewmen cutting away damaged plating to enable the ship to get underway. She had been torpedoed at her extreme bow during the night action of 9 August 1942. View looks forward along her port side, with # 1 eight-inch gun turret in the upper right. Note life rafts hung on the turret side and destroyers in the distance. Credit: NAVY. |  | Pearl Harbor bombing. Drydock bound. The USS West Virginia, sunk at her berth by Japanese torpedoes and bombs during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, was raised sufficiently to enable her to be towed to drydock. She is shown here being maneuvered by t. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Production. Shell loading. Weighing the propelling charges of smokeless powder before they are poured into shells at a large Midwest loading plant. This precise work is done mostly by women. Mechanical devices produced in the fuse division enable soldiers. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | How ironic it is that while medical advances enable the elderly to live long and longer lives, the position of the aged worsens ... Credit: Library of Congress. |
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| "Clematis buds" by Bobbie Osborne Commentary: "Clematis are the aristocrate of climbers. Their rich hues and varied bloom times enable a gardener to to have masses of blooms from late winter to late fall." |
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| Author | Quotation |
Alexander Hamilton | In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men the great difficulty lies in this: You must first enable the government to control the governed, and in the next place, oblige it to control itself. |
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| Author | Date | Quotation |
US Constitution | 1791 | In January 1786, the Legislature of Virginia passed a resolution providing for the appointment of five commissioners, who, or any three of them, should meet such commissioners as might be appointed in the other States of the Union, at a time and place to be agreed upon, to take into consideration the trade of the United States; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony; and to report to the several States such an act, relative to this great object, as, when ratified by them, will enable the United States in Congress effectually to provide for the same. (reference) |
Marbury v. Madison | 1803 | Neither is it necessary in such a case as this, to enable the court to exercise its appellate jurisdiction. (reference) |
Treaty of Versailles | 1919 | The Clearing Offices concerned will lay before the Mixed Arbitral Tribunal all the information and documents in their possession, so as to enable the Tribunal to decide rapidly on the cases which are brought before it. (reference) |
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| Title | Author | Quote |
The Wisdom of the Sands | Antoine de Saint-Exupery | As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it. |
Les Miserables | Hugo, Victor | There was still enough light floating in the air to enable one to read |
Walden | Thoreau, Henry David | It will be soon enough to forget them when we have the learning and the genius which will enable us to attend to and appreciate them |
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| Subject | Topic | Quote |
Health | New diagnostic techniques (serologic and PCR tests) to enable more rapid diagnosis. (references) | |
It is vitally important to increase the understanding of obesity to enable prevention. (references) | ||
They believe the test will enable them to make more informed decisions about the future. (references) | ||
Business | This system will enable customers to use their credit cards locally. (references) | |
This would enable students to have practical exposure during the academic period. (references) | ||
This insurance can enable a company to give terms of up to 180 days to purchasers. (references) | ||
Children | Bangladesh | The Center runs a model village to enable the disabled to adjust to village life before reintegration. (references) |
Cape Verde | The measure seeks to enable such students to resume their studies at later date because students who drop out because of pregnancy or nursing usually remain out too long to be readmitted into the age group that the law permits to receive free education. (references) | |
Peru | However, during the year Congress increased the annual budget allocated to integrate persons with disabilities into the economy from $250,000 to $457,000. Although the law prohibits discrimination in the workplace, it is vague regarding the source of funds to pay for the human assistance, technological support, and environmental adaptations that often are necessary to enable workers with disabilities to be productive. (references) | |
Civil Liberties | Macau | In October 2000, the Government initiated a 2-year plan to subsidize local print media to enable them to compete better with the increased availability of Hong Kong newspapers. (references) |
Switzerland | At the same time, the law is designed to curtail the misuse of asylum regulations and enable the more rapid repatriation of uncooperative refugees or those who enter the country without identity papers. (references) | |
Azerbaijan | A number of provisions enable the Government to regulate the activities of political parties, religious groups, businesses and NGO'S, including a requirement that all organizations be registered in order to function normally. (references) | |
Economic History | Ukraine | However, laws to enable NBU needed authority to deal with banks in trouble should be passed. (references) |
Russia | These components will enable Russian producers to bring their products up to world standards. (references) | |
Bulgaria | Production for Bulgaria's market in Bulgaria, with its low labor costs, might enable market entry. (references) | |
Human Rights | Ghana | The project also provided for loans to enable the liberated women to become more financially independent and to contribute to the well being of their families. (references) |
Chile | On August 18, the Ministry of Justice provided funds to enable 9 judges to dedicate their time exclusively to cases of disappearances and to allow another 51 judges to give preference to the investigation of such cases. (references) | |
China | Under the Criminal Procedure Law, detained criminal suspects, defendants, their legal representatives, and close relatives are entitled to apply for a guarantor to enable the suspect or defendant to await trial out of custody. (references) | |
Indigenous People | Malaysia | Amendments were drafted to enable Orang Asli to hold titles on an individual basis. (references) |
Sri Lanka | Under a pilot program, Veddas received special identity cards to enable their use of these forest areas. (references) | |
Finland | Sami receive subsidies to enable them to continue their traditional lifestyle, which revolves around reindeer herding. (references) | |
Political Economy | Israel | Efforts during the Netanyahu administration to find a formula to enable resumption of the talks were not fruitful. (references) |
Pakistan | However, Pakistan's nuclear tests in May 1998 resulted in the imposition of U.S. economic sanctions which have recently been relaxed (primarily to enable multilateral support for basic human need applications). (references) | |
INDONESIA | Rather, area wage councils working under the supervision of the national wage council establish minimum wages for regions and basic needs figures for each province, a monetary amount considered sufficient to enable a single worker to meet the basic needs of nutrition, clothing, and shelter. (references) | |
Political Rights | Cameroon | Some observers believe that Fru Ndi's conviction might enable the Government in the future to disqualify him for any public office for which he may seek to run. (references) |
Trade | Norway | This scheme was introduced to enable Norwegian exporters to match the financing terms offered by foreign competitors. (references) |
Ukraine | To assist in the current finance of five river/sea dry cargo vessels and enable Ukrrichflot to acquire two new vessels, all built in Romania. (references) | |
Women | Guatemala | The new form contained 43 questions that enable authorities to establish the nature of the offense and to accumulate meaningful statistics. (references) |
Pakistan | In late April, President Tarar issued an amendment ordinance to the citizenship law to enable women married to foreigners to claim citizenship for their children. (references) | |
Nepal | More common is the physical abuse of wives by the husband and the husband's family to obtain additional dowry or to force the woman to leave to enable the son to remarry. (references) | |
Worker Rights | Hong Kong | Provisions in the Immigration Ordinance, the Crimes Ordinance, and other relevant laws enable law enforcement authorities to take action against trafficking in persons. (references) |
Korea | North Korea does not allow representatives of foreign governments, journalists, or other invited guests the freedom of movement that would enable them to assess fully human rights conditions there. (references) | |
Dominica | The labor laws also provide that the Labor Commissioner may authorize the employment of a person with disabilities at a wage lower than the minimum rate in order to enable that person to be employed gainfully. (references) | |
Lexicography | Devil's Dictionary | RESPITE, n. A suspension of hostilities against a sentenced assassin, to enable the Executive to determine whether the murder may not have been done by the prosecuting attorney. Any break in the continuity of a disagreeable expectation. Altgeld upon his incandescend bed Lay, an attendant demon at his head. "O cruel cook, pray grant me some relief -- Some respite from the roast, however brief." "Remember how on earth I pardoned all Your friends in Illinois when held in thrall." "Unhappy soul! for that alone you squirm O'er fire unquenched, a never-dying worm. "Yet, for I pity your uneasy state, Your doom I'll mollify and pains abate. "Naught, for a season, shall your comfort mar, Not even the memory of who you are." Throughout eternal space dread silence fell; Heaven trembled as Compassion entered Hell. "As long, sweet demon, let my respite be As, governing down here, I'd respite thee." "As long, poor soul, as any of the pack You thrust from jail consumed in getting back." A genial chill affected Altgeld's hide While they were turning him on t'other side. Joel Spate Woop |
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits. | ||
| Speaker | Term | Phrase(s) |
George Washington | 1789-1797 | To enable, by competent rewards, the employment of qualified and trusty persons to reside among them as agents would also contribute to the preservation of peace and good neighborhood. |
Thomas Jefferson | 1801-1809 | Its character and circumstances are now laid before you, and will enable you to decide how far it may, either now or hereafter, call for any measures not within the limits of the Executive authority. |
James Madison | 1809-1817 | For the probably receipts of the next year and other details I refer to statements which will be transmitted from the Treasury, and which will enable you to judge what further provisions may be necessary for the ensuing years. |
James Monroe | 1817-1825 | A correct view of our relations with each power will enable you to form a just idea of existing difficulties, and of the measures of precaution best adapted to them. |
Andrew Jackson | 1829-1837 | Every effort has been made to facilitate the equipment of the exploring expedition authorized by the act of the last session, but all the preparation necessary to enable it to sail has not yet been completed. |
Harry S. Truman | 1945-1953 | Therefore, we should have available supplementary programs that will enable all our people to have enough of the right kind of food. |
John F. Kennedy | 1961-1963 | In particular it will enable us to meet any deliberate effort to avoid or divert our forces by starting limited wars in widely scattered parts of the globe. |
Richard Nixon | 1969-1974 | I have initiated a plan of action which will enable me to keep that pledge. |
Jimmy Carter | 1977-1981 | The framework put in place over the last four years will enable us to do this. |
Bill Clinton | 1993-2001 | Child care is the next frontier we must face to enable people to succeed at home and at work. |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references. | ||
| "Enable" is generally used as a lexical verb (infinitive) -- approximately 81.56% of the time. "Enable" is used about 4,784 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Lexical Verb (infinitive) | 81.56% | 3,902 | 2,508 |
| Lexical Verb (base form) | 18.44% | 882 | 8,059 |
| Total | 100.00% | 4,784 | N/A |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
Expressions using "enable": enable smb. to ♦ enable smb. to do smth.. Additional references. | |
| Hypenated Usage | |
Ending with "enable": parallel-enable. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
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| Language | Translations for "enable"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
Albanian | përshtat (accommodate, adapt, adjust, arrange, assort, fit, fit in, match, readjust, regulate, retool, specialize, trim), mundësoj, lehtësoj (allay, alleviate, assuage, attenuate, calm, dull, extenuate, facilitate, lighten, mitigate, palliate, relax, release, relieve, shake, soften, solace, soothe), krijoj mundësi, i jap mundësi. (various references) | |
Arabic | مكن (become strong, can, cement), خول (authorise, authorize, immoral, libidinous, qualify, vest). (various references) | |
Bulgarian | упълномощавам (accredit, authorise, authorize, commission, delegate, empower, entitle, warrant), позволявам (admit, allow, authorise, authorize, have, let, licence, license, permit, see, suffer), давам възможност на, давам право (empower, privilege). (various references) | |
Chinese | 使﹍能夠 , 使能 (Enabled, enabling). (various references) | |
Czech | zmocnit (authorize, commission, empower), umožnit (facilitate, permit). (various references) | |
Danish | tillade (accord, admit, afford, allow, permit), gøre muligt. (various references) | |
Dutch | werkzaam maken. (various references) | |
Farsi | قادرساختن , وسیله فراهم کردن (Provide), تهیه کردن برای , اختیاردادن (Accredit, Authorize, Empower). (various references) | |
Finnish | tehdä mahdolliseksi (render possible), sallia (accord, admit, afford, allow, give permission, let, permit), ottaa käyttöön (commissioning), asettaa päälle. (various references) | |
French | permettre. (various references) | |
German | freigeben (declassify, decontrol, float, free, give a holiday, open, release, set free, to enable, unblock, unfreeze, unhand, unpeg). (various references) | |
Greek | καθιστώ ικανό. (various references) | |
Hebrew | לתת מקום ל- (make possible), לאפשר (facilitate, give, let, make possible), להספיק (be sufficient, succeed, suffice, supply). (various references) | |
Hungarian | képessé tesz (empower, to empower, to enable), felhatalmaz (authorise, authorize, depute, empower, entitle, licence, license, to authorise, to authorize, to depute, to empower). (various references) | |
Indonesian | memungkinkan, mempercakap (empower). (various references) | |
Italian | permettere (accord, admit, afford, allow, authorise, authorize, bear, let, license, permit). (various references) | |
Japanese Kanji | エナメル線 (enameled wire, enemy, energy, enigma, housing development designed with an eye toward energy conservation, NG, no good). (various references) | |
Japanese Katakana | エネーブル . (various references) | |
Korean | 가능성을 주십시요. (various references) | |
Manx | cur pooar da (empower). (various references) | |
Norwegian | sette i stand til. (various references) | |
Pig Latin | enableay.(various references) | |
Portuguese | permitir (accept, admit, afford, allow, brook, deign, grant, have, leave, let, licence, license, permit, receive, release, see, tolerate). (various references) | |
Romanian | permite (accord, admit, afford, allow, authorise, authorize, empower, grant, indulge in, let, license, permit, permit of), da posibilitatea, autoriza (allow, authorise, authorize, commission, constitute, empower, license, sanction), împuternici (accredit, authorise, authorize, commission, depute, empower, invest, warrant). (various references) | |
Russian | разрешать (allow, authorise, authorize, determine, let, license, permit, ratify, resolve, settle, solve), позволять допустимый, делать годным, делать возможным (make it possible, potentiate), давать возможность (empower, permit), давать право (entitle, entitle to). (various references) | |
Serbo-Croatian | omogućiti (potentiate). (various references) | |
Spanish | habilitar (habilitate, habilitates, qualify), activar (activate, press on with, push on). (various references) | |
Swedish | möjliggöra (make possible). (various references) | |
Thai | ทำให้เป็นไปได้. (various references) | |
Turkish | yetki vermek (accredit, authorise, authorize, capacitate, chair, create, empower, entitle, intitle, invest, licence, license, qualify, vest, vest with, warrant), olanak vermek (admit of, make possible, open a door to smth., permit, put soeone in the way), olanak tanımak (allow of, facilitate, make possible, serve), izin vermek (allow, authorise, authorize, consent, empower, excuse, give smb. notice, give smb. the green light, indulge, let, licence, license, permit, permit of, sanction, suffer, warrant). (various references) | |
Turkmen | mьmkinзilik etmek. (various references) | |
Ukrainian | робити можливим, робити придатним (make suitable), давати змогу. (various references) | |
Welsh | galluogi (empower). (various references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references. | ||
Derivations | |
Words beginning with "enable": enabled, enabler, enablers, enables. (additional references) | |
Words ending with "enable": alienable, amenable, inalienable, lienable, listenable, openable, screenable, tenable, unalienable, unamenable, unlistenable, unopenable, untenable. (additional references) | |
Words containing "enable": tenableness, tenablenesses. (additional references) | |
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"Enable" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: eanble, Ejalu, emable, enabe, enabl, enale, enasle, enjambe, enobe, enoble, enole, entale, erable, Menabrea, nabel, Neibel, Onambwe, Yeandle, Zenale. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "enable" (pronounced enā"bul or unā"bul) |
| 5 | -n ā" b u l | unable. |
| 4 | -ā" b u l | able, cable, disable, fable, gable, Stabile, stable, table, label, mislabel, relabel, sable, unstable. |
| 3 | -b u l | incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, acceptable, accessible, abominable, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amble, amenable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, assemble, attainable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, babble, Babel, bankable, bauble, bearable, believable, bible, billable, biodegradable, bramble, breakable, bubble, buildable, Bumble, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, cobble, coble, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, corbel, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, crumble, culpable, curable, cymbal, dabble, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, detectable, determinable, developable, Dibble, digestible, disagreeable, disassemble, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, dissemble, distinguishable, divisible, doable, double, Drabble, dribble, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enfeeble, enforceable, enjoyable, ennoble, ensemble, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, erodible, estimable, exchangeable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, feeble, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, foible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fumble, fungible, fusible, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, gullible, habitable, hardscrabble, harvestable, herbal, heritable, hobble, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, humble, identifiable, ignoble, illegible, imaginable, imitable, immeasurable, immiscible, immobile, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incredible, soluble, solvable, spendable, squabble, stubble, stumble, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, symbol, talkable, tangible, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, interruptible, intertribal, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, jumble, justifiable, kibble, knowledgeable, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, libel, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, marble, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, mobile, moldable, movable, mumble, navigable, negligible, negotiable, nibble, nimble, noble, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, nonverbal, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, pebble, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, preamble, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, psychobabble, punishable, questionable, quibble, quotable, rabble, ramble, reachable, readable, realizable, reasonable, reassemble, rebel, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redouble, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resemble, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, salable, saleable, salvageable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, shamble, Sibyl, sizable, sizeable, sociable, thimble, timetable, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, tunable, turntable, typeable, umbel, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unscramble, unserviceable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, valuable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verbal, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, wamble, washable, wearable, winnable, wobble, workable. |
| 6 | u n ā" b u l | unable. |
| 4 | -ā" b u l | able, cable, disable, fable, gable, Stabile, stable, table, label, mislabel, relabel, sable, unstable. |
| 3 | -b u l | incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, acceptable, accessible, abominable, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amble, amenable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, assemble, attainable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, babble, Babel, bankable, bauble, bearable, believable, bible, billable, biodegradable, bramble, breakable, bubble, buildable, Bumble, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, cobble, coble, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, corbel, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, crumble, culpable, curable, cymbal, dabble, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, detectable, determinable, developable, Dibble, digestible, disagreeable, disassemble, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, dissemble, distinguishable, divisible, doable, double, Drabble, dribble, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enfeeble, enforceable, enjoyable, ennoble, ensemble, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, erodible, estimable, exchangeable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, feeble, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, foible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fumble, fungible, fusible, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, gullible, habitable, hardscrabble, harvestable, herbal, heritable, hobble, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, humble, identifiable, ignoble, illegible, imaginable, imitable, immeasurable, immiscible, immobile, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incredible, soluble, solvable, spendable, squabble, stubble, stumble, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, symbol, talkable, tangible, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, interruptible, intertribal, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, jumble, justifiable, kibble, knowledgeable, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, libel, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, marble, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, mobile, moldable, movable, mumble, navigable, negligible, negotiable, nibble, nimble, noble, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, nonverbal, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, pebble, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, preamble, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, psychobabble, punishable, questionable, quibble, quotable, rabble, ramble, reachable, readable, realizable, reasonable, reassemble, rebel, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redouble, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resemble, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, salable, saleable, salvageable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, shamble, Sibyl, sizable, sizeable, sociable, thimble, timetable, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, tunable, turntable, typeable, umbel, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unscramble, unserviceable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, valuable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verbal, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, wamble, washable, wearable, winnable, wobble, workable. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
Direct Anagrams: baleen. | |
| Words within the letters "a-b-e-e-l-n" | |
-1 letter: abele, anele, leben. | |
-2 letters: able, alee, bale, bane, bean, been, bene, blae, elan, lane, lean, nabe. | |
-3 letters: alb, ale, ane, bal, ban, bee, bel, ben, eel, lab, lea, lee, nab, nae, neb, nee. | |
-4 letters: ab, ae, al, an, ba, be, el, en, la, na, ne. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-b-e-e-l-n" | |
+1 letter: baleens, enabled, enabler, enables, nebulae, tenable. | |
+2 letters: amenable, baseline, beanlike, beanpole, befallen, bendable, biennale, bonemeal, deniable, enablers, enviable, fineable, fleabane, lendable, lienable, lineable, mendable, mineable, nameable, nestable, nettable, openable, plebeian, rentable, sendable, tuneable, vendable. | |
+3 letters: alienable, amendable, anklebone, banderole, bandoleer, baseliner, baselines, beanpoles, befleaing, beleaping, bengaline, biennales, blackened, blackener, blanketed, blarneyed, bleakness, bluejeans, bonemeals, breadline, canoeable, celebrant, cleanable, danceable, definable, detonable, embrangle, emendable, endurable, enjoyable, enterable, fleabanes, generable, gleanable, ineffable, inferable, jellybean, kneadable, learnable, numerable, plebeians, prebendal, pregnable, rebalance, renewable, renewably, semblance, spendable, stablemen, tenurable, uneatable, unlabeled, untenable, vendables, venerable, venerably, whalebone. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. | |
| 1. Definition 2. Synonyms 3. Crosswords 4. Usage: Modern | 5. Usage: Commercial 6. Images: Photo Album 7. Images: Digital Art 8. Quotations: Familiar | 9. Quotations: Historic 10. Quotations: Fiction 11. Quotations: Non-fiction 12. Quotations: Speeches | 13. Usage Frequency 14. Expressions 15. Expressions: Internet 16. Translations: Modern | 17. Abbreviations 18. Acronyms 19. Derivations 20. Rhymes | 21. Anagrams 22. Bibliography |
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