adj
Meaning 1
Qualified or entitled.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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Standard Lemma guide
habilitate
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verb
Meaning 2
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Meaning 3
To qualify oneself, through a demonstration of ability, to function in a certain capacity or to act within a certain role.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
Meaning 4
In European institutions of higher education, to qualify as an instructor or professor, usually by defending a dissertation or similar project.
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verb
Meaning 5
To supply money to work a mine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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verb
Meaning 6
To clothe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, figuratively, often
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verb
Meaning 7
provide with clothes or put clothes on
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- Parents must feed and dress their child
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, fit out, apparel
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change state, turn
Narrower terms: prim, prim up, prim out, cover, wrap up, jacket, frock, shirt, habit, vesture, overdress, overclothe, underdress, corset, shoe, coat, costume, dress up, vest, robe, gown
verb
Meaning 8
qualify for teaching at a university in Europe
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- He habilitated after his sabbatical at a prestigious American university
Meaning relationships
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Broader terms: qualify, dispose
History
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin habilitātus, past participle of habilitāre (“to enable”).
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: квалифицирам (kvalificiram) — To enable one to function in a given manner
- Romanian: abilita — To enable one to function in a given manner
- Bulgarian: квалифицирам се (kvalificiram se) — To qualify oneself
- Bulgarian: хабилитирам се (habilitiram se) — to qualify as an instructor or professor