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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
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.
That confrontation with the police in that Durham Holiday Inn empowered me for the rest of my life.
But the presence of one meant the sacrifice of the other, and Reaves couldn’t feel fully empowered until the Lakers totally bought in to him.
The first branch of government should stop or empower Trump’s use of the Enemy Aliens Act.
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