verb

1. 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.

2. To affirm; to make firm and strong.

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

Synonyms: activate, turn on, allow, authorize, let, permit, empower, endow