Main Entry:

em·pow·er

Pronunciation:

\im-ˈpau̇(-ə)r\

Function:

transitive verb

Date:

1648

1 : to give official authority or legal power to <empowered her attorney to act on her behalf> 2 : enable 1a 3 : to promote the self-actualization or influence of <women's movement has been inspiring and empowering women — Ron Hansen>

— em·pow·er·ment \-mənt\ noun