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empower
[ em-pou-er ]
verb (used with object)
I empowered my agent to make the deal for me. The local ordinance empowers the board of health to close unsanitary restaurants.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to enable or permit:
Wealth empowered him to live a comfortable life.
empower
/ ɪˈ貹ʊə /
verb
- to give or delegate power or authority to; authorize
- to give ability to; enable or permit
Other Word Forms
- ·Ƿİ·Գ noun
- ܲe·Ƿİ adjective
Example Sentences
“It feels empowering to be in that position to influence Japanese players in the U.S. to play soccer.”
People with regular primary care providers are more likely to get preventive care that avoids serious illnesses and feel more empowered to advocate for themselves.
While so far there haven't been the level of mass deportations that some hoped for and others feared, newly empowered immigration enforcement agents have taken action across the US in businesses, homes and churches.
In honoring his legacy, may we continue to educate and empower leaders who will build a more just and compassionate world.
In Mr Khalil's case, officials have cited a 1952 law that empowers the government to order someone deported if their presence in the country could pose unfavourable consequences for US foreign policy.
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