en-
Latinto put into, to cause
Prefix · means "to put into, to cause"
About the prefix en-
From Old French and Latin, this prefix turns nouns or adjectives into verbs meaning "to cause to be" or "to put into." The form "em-" appears before b, m, and p.
Same-family forms
Roots often paired with en-
Associated Words · 130
energy
the power to do work; physical strength; power sources like electricity
environment
The natural world; the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.
enjoy
to take pleasure in something
encourage
To give someone the confidence or support to do something; to promote or support an activity.
insurance
A financial arrangement providing compensation for loss or risk
engage
To participate in something; to hire; to begin fighting
ensure
To make certain that something happens
enable
To give the ability or means to do something; to make possible
enforcement
The act of compelling compliance with laws or rules
enhance
To improve or increase the quality or value of something
encounter
To meet unexpectedly; an unplanned or hostile meeting
entrance
A door or opening used to enter a place; the act of entering
entitle
To give someone the right to do something; to give a title to a work
enforce
To make sure a law or rule is obeyed
endure
To tolerate something unpleasant; to last over time
enthusiasm
Strong excitement or eagerness about something
engagement
An agreement to marry; a formal appointment; active involvement
envelope
A flat paper container used to enclose a letter for mailing
endorse
To give official approval or support; to sign the back of a cheque
enroll
To officially register as a member or participant
envision
To imagine or picture something in one's mind
enact
To pass into law; to perform or act out
ensemble
A group performing together; a coordinated set forming a whole
enlist
To join or recruit into the military or a cause; to obtain the help or support of someone