empowered

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈpaʊəd/
US: /ɪmˈpaʊərd/

  1. Given the power or authority to do something.

    1. She felt empowered to make her own decisions now.
    2. Once empowered, the community could address their own specific needs more effectively.

  2. Having more control over your life or situation.

    1. The course empowered women to return to work.
    2. The new law has empowered citizens to fight corruption within the government.

Synonyms

authorized motivated
empowered verb

  1. Past tense of empower: to give someone the power to do something.

    1. The manager empowered his team to handle customer complaints.
    2. Technology has empowered individuals to connect and share information globally.

  2. Past tense of empower: to give someone more confidence, control or strength

    1. She felt empowered by the support she received from her friends.
    2. The program empowered disadvantaged youth by providing them with skills and opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "empowered" in English means: Given the power or authority to do something., Having more control over your life or situation..

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

Synonyms for "empowered": authorized, motivated.

Example usage of "empowered": "She felt empowered to make her own decisions now.". More examples on the page.