empower
Americanverb (used with object)
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to give power pow power or authority to; authorize, especially by legal or official means.
I empowered my agent to make the deal for me. The local ordinance empowers the board of health to close unsanitary restaurants.
- Synonyms:
- qualify, license, commission, warrant
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to enable or permit.
Wealth empowered him to live a comfortable life.
verb
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to give or delegate power or authority to; authorize
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to give ability to; enable or permit
Other Word Forms
- empowerment noun
- unempowered adjective
Etymology
Origin of empower
Example Sentences
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Fans have spoken of how the film's empowering themes of self-acceptance, community, and fighting against inner "demons" resonated with them.
From BBC
“It’s why collaborations with partners like OpenAI are absolutely crucial. We want to empower a new generation of fandom that is more interactive and immersive, while also respecting human creativity and protecting user safety.”
From Los Angeles Times
In contrast to traditional education, rapid reskilling fits around work and family commitments while empowering Americans to secure better jobs and higher wages.
From MarketWatch
However, a senior Karnataka government official told the BBC, on condition of anonymity, that the bill would empower police by removing the need for government permission to file chargesheets, ruling out abuse of power.
From BBC
The path from dictatorship to democracy is fraught, but with the illusion broken and the people empowered, freedom is finally within reach.
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