ca·pac·i·tate

[kuh-pas-i-teyt]
verb (used with object), ca·pac·i·tat·ed, ca·pac·i·tat·ing.
to make capable; enable.

Origin:
1645–55; capacit(y) + -ate1

ca·pac·i·ta·tion, noun
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capacitate (kəˈpæsɪˌteɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to make legally competent
2.  rare to make capable
 
capaci'tation
 
n

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