empower

verb
UK: /ɪmˈpaʊər/
US: /ɪmˈpaʊər/

  1. To give someone more control over their own life or situation.

    1. We want to empower people to help themselves.
    2. The program aims to empower women in developing countries by providing them with education and resources.

  2. To give official authority or legal power to someone.

    1. The law will empower the police to stop and search vehicles.
    2. This amendment would empower the government to regulate internet content more strictly.

  3. To make someone feel stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.

    1. The training helped to empower them in the workplace.
    2. Learning a new skill can empower individuals to pursue better job opportunities and improve their overall quality of life.

Synonyms

authorize enable permit qualify entitle motivate inspire encourage
empower adjective

  1. Having more confidence, feeling stronger, especially in controlling your life and claiming your rights.

    1. I felt empowered after the training.
    2. An empowered workforce is essential for innovation and growth within the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "empower" in English means: To give someone more control over their own life or situation., To give official authority or legal power to someone., To make someone feel stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights..

The phonetic transcription of "empower" is /ɪmˈpaʊər/ in British English and /ɪmˈpaʊər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "empower": authorize, enable, permit, qualify, entitle, motivate, inspire, encourage.

Example usage of "empower": "We want to empower people to help themselves.". More examples on the page.