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
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Examples 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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This awareness not only empowers consumers but also raises expectations for companies to comply with robust privacy practices.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Left and right, fearful of political backlash and empowered by dog whistling on the right, companies have been slowly revoking and renouncing their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, as well as policies designed to lift up employees of color.
—Gayle Jennings, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
The values and insights learned from her experiences built the foundation for Monika’s parenting strategy, empowering her to raise three children who became athletes themselves, requiring a high level of clean nutrition to compete effectively.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The 154,000-square-foot School of Medicine building will foster a culture of student well-being, empowering future physicians to care for their patients and themselves, according to the release.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Tony Bradley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Left and right, fearful of political backlash and empowered by dog whistling on the right, companies have been slowly revoking and renouncing their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, as well as policies designed to lift up employees of color.
—Gayle Jennings, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
The values and insights learned from her experiences built the foundation for Monika’s parenting strategy, empowering her to raise three children who became athletes themselves, requiring a high level of clean nutrition to compete effectively.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The 154,000-square-foot School of Medicine building will foster a culture of student well-being, empowering future physicians to care for their patients and themselves, according to the release.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empower. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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