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

That interpretation empowers states to use gambling and sports betting laws to block or restrict Kalshi, Polymarket and similar companies from offering sports event contracts. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Anura is the interface that empowers a small armored crew to seamlessly interact with everything from on-board mission systems to uncrewed teammates. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

With playful nudges and star rewards, the kid-friendly task advisor, aimed at ages four to 10, empowers independence and healthy routines. — Richard Eisenberg, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Leibowitz ultimately framed the dispute not around whether noncitizens should vote, but around which level of government the Constitution empowers to decide who may participate in federal elections. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

The report recommended that the LAFD prioritize a culture that empowers firefighters to inform their supervisors about hot spots, unsafe conditions and other concerns. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The company has also introduced The Kiosk, a grassroots audience activation platform that empowers moviegoers to serve as advocates within their communities, helping studios generate word-of-mouth awareness and attendance. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

The Three Returns On Business Continuity Business continuity empowers airline operators to think beyond the next hour and day to the weeks and months ahead. — Abha Dogra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

But continuing to dismiss a genre only feeds into stereotypes that many have been working tirelessly to undo, and reinforces and empowers those that are earned. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026