empower
//ɪmˈpaʊ.ər//
Verb
empowerInfinitive
empowerPresent tense
empoweredPast tense
empoweredPast participle
empoweringPresent participle
empowersThird-person singular
1
To give someone the authority, power, or confidence to do something.
The training program empowers employees to make their own decisions.
2
To make someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.
Education can empower young people to take control of their future.