The difference between Enable and Entitle

When used as verbs, enable means to make somebody able (to do, or to be, something), whereas entitle means give a title to.


check bellow for the other definitions of Enable and Entitle

  1. Enable as a verb:

    To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: empower endow"

  2. Enable as a verb:

    To affirm; to make firm and strong.

  3. Enable as a verb:

    To qualify or approve for some role or position; to render sanction or authorization to; to confirm suitability for.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: let permit authorize"

  4. Enable as a verb:

    To yield the opportunity or provide the possibility for something; to provide with means, opportunities, and the like.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: allow"

  5. Enable as a verb:

    To imply or tacitly confer excuse for an action or a behavior.

    Examples:

    "His parents enabled him to go on buying drugs."

  6. Enable as a verb (electronics):

    To put a circuit element into action by supplying a suitable input pulse.

  7. Enable as a verb (chiefly, electronics, computing):

    To activate, to make operational (especially of a function of a electronical or mechanical device).

    Examples:

    "synonyms: activate turn on"

    "ant disable"

  1. Entitle as a verb:

    give a title to

  2. Entitle as a verb:

    dignify by an honorary designation.

  3. Entitle as a verb:

    give power, authority (to do something)

  4. Entitle as a verb:

    give rightful ownership

  5. Entitle as a verb:

    give a title to a book, film, play, etc.