Empower

/ɪmˈpaʊər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To give someone the authority or power to do something.

The organization aims to empower women through education and training.

To make someone stronger and more confident in controlling their life.

The coach's positive feedback served to empower the players to believe in themselves.

To enable or allow someone to have rights or opportunities.

The new policies are designed to empower the local communities in decision-making processes.

From the prefix 'em-' meaning 'to cause to be' combined with 'power'.

empower oneself

To take control of one's life and decisions.

empowered community

A community that is confident and capable of making its own choices.

make empowered choices

To make decisions that reflect one's own needs and desires.

power

The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

agency

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices.

To boost someone's confidence or abilities.

After the workshop, I felt totally empowered to chase my dreams.

To take control of your situation.

I decided to empower myself by starting my own business.