ha·bil·i·tate [ hə bíllə tàyt ](past and past participleha·bil·i·tat·ed, present participleha·bil·i·tat·ing, 3rd person present singularha·bil·i·tates)
verb
Definition:
1. intransitive verb prepare for position: to qualify for employment or an office
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formal
)
2. transitive verb clothe somebody: to clothe somebody in a particular way
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literary
)
3. transitive verb equip mining operation: to provide a mine with the equipment and money needed for operation
[Early 17th century. < medieval Latin habilitat-, past participle of habilitare< Latin habilitas (see ability)]
