Enfranchise

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

Definitions of enfranchise

verb to grant the right to vote or to bestow a privilege or right upon someone

Example Sentences

A1 In some countries, people have to be a certain age before they can enfranchise and vote.

A2 Citizens were enfranchised after the new law was passed allowing them to participate in elections.

B1 The suffragette movement fought for years to enfranchise women and give them the right to vote.

B2 The government's decision to enfranchise all citizens over the age of 18 was met with mixed reactions.

C1 The civil rights movement succeeded in enfranchising African Americans and ensuring their right to vote.

C2 The constitutional amendment enfranchised all citizens, regardless of race, gender, or social status.

Examples of enfranchise in a Sentence

formal The government's decision to enfranchise women was a significant milestone in achieving gender equality.

informal I think it's great that more people are being enfranchised to vote in the upcoming election.

slang Dude, getting enfranchised to join the club was the best thing that happened to me this year.

figurative Learning to enfranchise your mind with new ideas can lead to personal growth and development.

Grammatical Forms of enfranchise

past tense

enfranchised

plural

enfranchise

comparative

more enfranchised

superlative

most enfranchised

present tense

enfranchises

future tense

will enfranchise

perfect tense

has enfranchised

continuous tense

is enfranchising

singular

enfranchises

positive degree

enfranchise

infinitive

to enfranchise

gerund

enfranchising

participle

enfranchising

Origin and Evolution of enfranchise

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'enfranchise' originated from the Old French word 'enfranchiss-', which was derived from the Latin word 'infrancus' meaning 'free'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of granting freedom or citizenship rights, the meaning of 'enfranchise' has evolved to also include the granting of voting rights or other privileges.