empower — to give someone the authority or power to do something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give someone the authority or power to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpaʊər/
Example Sentences
- My mom empowered me to eat ice cream for breakfast by saying 'You're an adult now.'
- The superhero movie empowered him to wear his underwear outside his pants.
- Technology empowers students to learn at their own pace.
empower
VERB[/ɪmˈpaʊər/]
to give someone the authority or power to do something
The old king handed over his crown to empower the young prince.
EM(put into) + POWER(strength) — to empower someone is to put a glowing core of energy directly into their chest.
The magic flower began to glow to empower the weak fairy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'em-' (a variant of 'en-' meaning 'to put into') combined with 'power' (from Old French 'povoir' meaning 'to be able'). The word emerged in English in the late 16th century.
Breakdown
em- (to put into) + power (ability, strength) = empower (to give power or authority to)
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📝Examples
“My mom empowered me to eat ice cream for breakfast by saying 'You're an adult now.'”
“The superhero movie empowered him to wear his underwear outside his pants.”
“Technology empowers students to learn at their own pace.”
“The manager empowered his team to make decisions without approval.”
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