Synonyms of empowers

empowers

verb

present tense third-person singular of empower

1

as in enables

to give official or legal power to

the federal agency empowered to collect taxes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• authorizes
• qualifies
• allows
• permits
• certifies
• entitles
• invests
• licenses
• accredits
• warrants
• vests
• commissions
• endorses
• approves
• affirms
• charters
• confirms
• validates
• lets
• credentials
• initiates
• sanctions
• installs
• inducts
• inaugurates
• privileges
• clears
• instates
• OKs
• enfranchises
• swears in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• disqualifies
• hinders
• inhibits
• discourages
• denies
• impedes
• excludes
• obstructs
• blocks
• constrains
• disallows
• stops
• prohibits
• forbids
• bans
• shuts out
• bars
• enjoins
• disenfranchises
• holds back
• proscribes
• disfranchises
• outlaws
• disbars
• vetoes
• interdicts

2

as in lets

to make able or possible

workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• lets
• allows
• permits
• prepares
• equips
• endorses
• approves
• qualifies
• readies
• fits
• conditions
• habilitates
• sanctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• precludes
• inhibits
• prohibits
• forbids
• disallows
• enjoins

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of empowers

In 2016, Bottura and his wife, Lara Gilmore, founded Food for Soul, a cultural project that empowers communities, and salvages and repurposes food that would otherwise be discarded. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026

McVay empowers all coaches, said Taylor, who had previous experience as a coordinator. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

This unity gives the city a real voice in Congress and empowers Baltimore. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

Story facilitation, a process of helping individuals discover and articulate their experiences as meaningful narratives, empowers leaders and teams. — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Supporting Visibility, Confidence, and Agency From Alex’s perspective, this holistic approach empowers women to feel seen, valued, and capable at any age. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Solitude empowers you, so give yourself permission to be unavailable, even if just for a moment. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Naperville District 203 School Board President Charles Cush said there are no conflicts of interest for two board members who are connected to the Alive Center, a nonprofit Naperville organization that empowers teens. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026