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
Christy FriendExamples 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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However, many also resonate with Kim and Lee Jun-seok’s warning that Lee Jae-myung’s presidency, despite the latter’s reassurances, could result in radical economic and political changes, empowered by the Democratic Party’s unchecked control of the executive and legislative branches.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Led by Natalie Brunell of Coin Stories and sponsored by Mara, the event featured open dialogue on how Bitcoin empowers women globally, especially in regions where traditional banking falls short.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
He is empowered to make the appointment as Burns Harbor only has one voter precinct.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
With a blend of humor, insight, and real-world experience, Jim empowers audiences to think differently, act boldly, and lead with purpose.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Led by Natalie Brunell of Coin Stories and sponsored by Mara, the event featured open dialogue on how Bitcoin empowers women globally, especially in regions where traditional banking falls short.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
He is empowered to make the appointment as Burns Harbor only has one voter precinct.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
With a blend of humor, insight, and real-world experience, Jim empowers audiences to think differently, act boldly, and lead with purpose.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empower. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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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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