empower
verb
em·pow·er
im-ˈpau̇(-ə)r 
empowered; empowering; empowers
1
: to give official authority or legal power to
empowered her attorney to act on her behalf
2
: enable sense 1a
… nootropic agents empower the lower amounts of acetylcholine in diseased brains to work overtime …—
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: to promote the self-actualization or influence of
The American women's movement has been inspiring and empowering women for nearly 20 years …—Ron Hansen
Ron HansenMembers of our discipline often envision themselves as agents of social change who try to promote critique of dominant ideologies and empower students to become active participants in the larger political world.—Christy Friend
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Examples of empower in a Sentence
seeking changes in the workplace that will empower women
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
Smith, 94, had hoped to re-establish housing policies that empowered environmental groups and local government following the development of People’s Park in Berkeley.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Being in tune with your employees and team members’ needs, challenges, and emotions empowers anyone to lead with compassion by fostering a work environment where employees know they are seen, heard, and valued.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But the album’s mix of empowering dance-pop and bombastic arena rock was unquestionably Gaga’s brainchild — no one else made the decision to place her head at the front of a motorcycle on the album cover.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
Smith, 94, had hoped to re-establish housing policies that empowered environmental groups and local government following the development of People’s Park in Berkeley.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Being in tune with your employees and team members’ needs, challenges, and emotions empowers anyone to lead with compassion by fostering a work environment where employees know they are seen, heard, and valued.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But the album’s mix of empowering dance-pop and bombastic arena rock was unquestionably Gaga’s brainchild — no one else made the decision to place her head at the front of a motorcycle on the album cover.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empower. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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empower
verb
em·pow·er
im-ˈpau̇(-ə)r
: to give official authority or legal power to
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empower
transitive verb
em·pow·er
im-ˈpau̇-ər
: to give official authority or legal power to
no branch of government should be empowered unilaterally to impose a serious penalty—L. H. Tribe
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