empower

verb

em·pow·er | \ im-ˈpau̇(-ə)r

empowered; empowering; empowers

Definition of empower

1 : to give official authority or legal power to empowered her attorney to act on her behalf

2 : enable sense 1a

3 : to promote the self-actualization or influence of women's movement has been inspiring and empowering women— Ron Hansen

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Examples of empower in a Sentence

seeking changes in the workplace that will empower women the federal agency empowered to collect taxes

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The limitless 360-degree view of Manhattan offered the perfect backdrop for the evening's empowering panel conversations, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gender equality in the workplace. — Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, "Dior Celebrates the Newest Members of Its Women@Dior Program," 16 Mar. 2019 Over the almost 3,500-word essay, Conway argues how the Justice Department gives the special counsel powers to investigate and prosecute crimes and describes how both Congress and the courts have empowered such investigations. — Katelyn Polantz, CNN, "George Conway -- Kellyanne Conway's husband -- defends Mueller's investigation," 11 June 2018 Supporting and empowering employees help them better serve our members. — Debra Gelbart, azcentral, "Navy Federal Credit Union: Large Company Category Winner," 7 June 2018 As a now 28-year-old woman, I am empowered by individuals like Selma Blair who believe fashion to be a form of self-expression, who can embrace their changing identities with grace and inspire self-acceptance. — Ariel Henley, Allure, "How Fashion Lets Me Embrace the Physical Differences Caused by Crouzon Syndrome," 12 Mar. 2019 Who is empowered to work on behalf of the users at Twitter? — Peter Kafka, Recode, "Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey talked to NYU’s Jay Rosen for an hour, on the record. Read and listen to the full interview here.," 14 Sep. 2018 Sailfish Toastmasters Club Participants are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. — Mary Lou Cruz, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Boynton Beach area events July 18-28," 13 July 2018 Australia must have a robust, modern legislative framework to ensure our law enforcement and national security agencies are sufficiently empowered to investigate and disrupt malicious foreign interference. — New York Times, "Australian Law Targets Foreign Interference. China Is Not Pleased.," 28 June 2018 It’s time to stop empowering those who are responsible for senseless acts of violence that have destroyed families throughout our state. — Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, "15-Year-Old Girl Is Fatally Shot in Front of Dad at His Birthday Party in Double Homicide," 20 June 2018

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