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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By offering solutions that streamline operations, harness the power of data, and enhance customer engagement, these companies empower businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively – all while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
—Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Such a designation could potentially empower the US government to use military force abroad in combatting the groups.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Empowerment: We are empowered by knowing and upholding our rights and responsibilities.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Such a designation could potentially empower the US government to use military force abroad in combatting the groups.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Empowerment: We are empowered by knowing and upholding our rights and responsibilities.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empower. Accessed 1 Apr. 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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