Word of the Day - abilitate

abilitate

/əˈbɪlɪteɪt/
verb
rare
with object
To enable; to endow with ability or capacity; to make fit.

Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Preston (1587–1628), Church of England clergyman. Variant of habilitate.

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Henry's family connections smoothed his path. His own effort, while good, was not in a vacuum. A call to the dean abilitated Hank's entry into Princeton.

I am glad this verbing of "ability" has not been popular. It has an ungainly sound in my mouth when I say it, just as many other verbings do. The related generous meaning of "rehabilitate" seem to fit better.