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empower

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈpaʊər/ · UK /ɪmˈpaʊə/

Forms: empowering, empowered

empower means: To give someone the confidence, skills, or freedom to take control of their life.

verb

BUILD CONFIDENCEC1

To give someone the confidence, skills, or freedom to take control of their life.

  • Education can empower women.
  • Learning new skills empowered him to change careers.
  • The project aims to empower local communities.

How to use it: empower someone to do something (The program empowers young people to speak for themselves.)

Similar words: strengthen

Opposites: disempower

Common phrases: empower women, empower young people, empower someone through something

GIVE AUTHORITYC1

To give someone official permission or power to do something.

  • The board empowered her to sign contracts.
  • This rule empowers the council to close unsafe shops.
  • Who empowered you to make that decision?

How to use it: empower someone to do something (The law empowers officers to inspect the building.)

Similar words: authorize

Common phrases: empower someone, empower someone to act

Questions about empower

What does empower mean?

To give someone the confidence, skills, or freedom to take control of their life.

What is empower in other languages?

Türkçe: güçlendirmek · Español: empoderar · Français: autonomiser · Deutsch: stärken · Italiano: rafforzare · 日本語: 力を与える

How do you pronounce empower?

In American English /ɪmˈpaʊər/; in British English /ɪmˈpaʊə/.

How do you use empower in a sentence?

Education can empower women. Learning new skills empowered him to change careers.

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