Meaning & use
empower
To give someone the confidence, authority, or means to do something or take control of their own life.
See it in a sentence
The scholarship program empowers young women to pursue careers in science and technology.
Learning to budget her own money empowered her to plan for the future with confidence.
A note on using this word
Empower is commonly used in social, educational, and workplace contexts to describe building someone's confidence or independence, not just granting formal permission.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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