Thesaurus results for EMPOWERMENT

empowerment

noun

im-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-mənt

as in mandate

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties the empowerment of her husband to make medical decisions on her behalf is clearly stated in her living will

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Recent Examples on the Web At the event, women leaders will talk about innovation, brand building, empowerment, design, work culture and more. —

Allison Collins, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024 The reduction of the council’s size will reduce representation for city residents and diminish Black voter empowerment in Baltimore, Ellis said. —

Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024 This podcast, accompanied by their YouTube Channel, covers everything from money and finances to philanthropy, entrepreneurship, & women's empowerment. —

Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024 The women’s program was founded in 2005 with an eye toward the key role that women – and their empowerment – can play in combating HIV and stamping out gang wars. —

Linnea Fehrm, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for empowerment

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