enfranchise

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/
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verb
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to allow someone to vote in elections

In the late 19th century, movements to enfranchise women gained momentum.

translation

v. to allow someone to vote in elections

Word Forms

3rd Present enfranchises
Past enfranchised
Perfect enfranchised
Progressive enfranchising