Ermöglichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ermöglichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "enable", "make possible" or "allow".

Essential properties of "ermöglichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ermöglichen
Simple past: ermöglichte
Participle: ermöglicht

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ermöglichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make something possible; to enable"

Definition: "To make something possible; to allow something to happen or be done."
Translation(s): enable, make possible, allow, facilitate
Synonym(s): erlauben, Gestatten, möglich machen
Antonym(s): verhindern
Related word(s): ermöglichend, Ermöglichung

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Hilfe hat es ermöglicht, das Projekt zu beenden.His help made it possible to finish the project.
Die neue Technologie ermöglicht schnellere Kommunikation.The new technology enables faster communication.
Ihre Unterstützung ermöglichte den Erfolg des Unternehmens.Their support enabled the company's success.

2.) "To enable or make something possible"

Definition: "To offer the ability or means to do something."
Translation(s): enable, make possible, allow, facilitate
Synonym(s): Befähigen, Erleichtern
Antonym(s): Verhindern
Related word(s): Ermöglichend, Ermöglichung

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Internet ermöglicht den Zugang zu einer Fülle von Informationen.The internet enables access to a wealth of information.
Dieses Stipendium ermöglicht es den Studenten, im Ausland zu studieren.This scholarship enables students to study abroad.
Die neue Software ermöglicht bessere Arbeitsabläufe.The new software enables better workflows.

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