en- — in, into, to make, to cause to be (affix)
en-
in, into, to make, to cause to be
Component
prefix
Latin/French · Forms verbs meaning 'put into' or 'cause to be' (enclose, enrich).
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encourage
A2
/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
To give someone confidence, hope, or support
enable
B1
/ɛˈnebɪl/
To make it possible for someone to do something
endanger
B1
/ɛnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
To put someone or something in danger or at risk of harm
enrich
B1
/ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/
To improve something by making it fuller, deeper, or better in quality.
enclose
B1
/ənˈkloʊz/
To surround something with a wall, fence, or barrier
enlarge
C2+
/ɛnˈlɑrdʒ/
to make or grow larger; to expand