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empower

verb
im-POW-ur/ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/UKim-POW-uh/ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/

Formsempowers, empowering, empowered

2 meanings of empower

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  1. 1
    verbtransitive
    To help someone feel stronger, more sure of themselves, and more in control of their own life.

    Like handing someone a tool so they can fix the problem themselves instead of waiting for help.

    Good teachers empower their students to make their own choices.

    The training program empowered her to speak up at work.

    Similarenable, equip, embolden, strengthen

    Oppositedisempower

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  2. 2
    verbtransitive
    To give someone the right or power to do something.

    Like getting a permission slip that lets you do something you couldn't do before.

    These rules empower citizens to vote on local issues.

    The court order empowered him to manage the estate.

    Similarauthorize, entitle, permit, allow, license

    Oppositeforbid, prohibit

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Origin

From em- plus the word power.