capacitate

[ kuh-pas-i-teyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ca·pac·i·tat·ed, ca·pac·i·tat·ing.

1. to make capable; enable.

capacitate

/ kəˈpæsɪˌteɪt /

verb

1. to make legally competent
2. rare.
   to make capable

Derived Forms

• caˌpaciˈtation, noun

Other Words From

• ca·paci·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of capacitate¹

First recorded in 1645–55; capacit(y) + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

"I am sure that I am not the most capable, but God capacitates the chosen ones," he said.

From Fox News

We must increase our efforts to equip and capacitate non-jihadists in Syria to fight the terrorist group.

From MSNBC

The pin must be an accurate fit to the hole, and to capacitate one tool for various sizes of holes the bit is made interchangeable.

From Project Gutenberg

I believe that abstinence from animal food and spirituous liquors would in a great measure capacitate us for the solution of this important question.

From Project Gutenberg

He is certainly a valuable Gentleman, has a noble Soul, and Sense and Knowledge enough to capacitate him to serve his King and Country both in Peace and War.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• certify
• enable
• entitle
• meet
• pass
• ready
• score
• train