habilitate
To enable one to function in a given mannerTo enable one to function in a given manner; to make one capable of performing a given function or of conducting something; to make one fit to fulfill a given purpose or competent to act within a particular role.
Meaning
5 senses(transitive)To enable one to function in a given manner; to make one capable of performing a given function or of conducting something; to make one fit to fulfill a given purpose or competent to act within a particular role.
(intransitive)To qualify oneself, through a demonstration of ability, to function in a certain capacity or to act within a certain role.
In European institutions of higher education, to qualify as an instructor or professor, usually by defending a dissertation or similar project.
(US)To supply money to work a mine.
(dated, figuratively, often)To clothe.
- qualify for teaching at a university in Europe
- provide with clothes or put clothes on
Origin
Borrowed from Late Latin habilitātus, past participle of habilitāre (“to enable”).Borrowed from Late Latin habilitātus, past participle of habilitāre (“to enable”).
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Forms
habilitates, habilitating, habilitated, habilitated| Base form | habilitate · to habilitate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | habilitates |
| Present participle | habilitating |
| Past simple | habilitated |
| Past participle | habilitated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
10 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle