1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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2
as in to let
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empower
The mom of three, who typically keeps her family life private, opened up with the Parenthood alum, 50, about the realities of raising children alone and how Reese Witherspoon, 48, empowered her to do it.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Social Club at 1108 E 30th St. Yes, the club was founded by two Black women, but created to offer a safe and empowering space for Black men.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
There’s something empowering about walking out of the house on a sunny day, knowing that my skin looks its best.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
As a visionary leader and educator, she is dedicated to empowering the next generation of future female leaders.
—Danaya Wilson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Social Club at 1108 E 30th St. Yes, the club was founded by two Black women, but created to offer a safe and empowering space for Black men.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
There’s something empowering about walking out of the house on a sunny day, knowing that my skin looks its best.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
As a visionary leader and educator, she is dedicated to empowering the next generation of future female leaders.
—Danaya Wilson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empower
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Digital platforms, including mobile apps, chatbots and social media, can enable companies to engage with customers in real time and provide instant responses to queries and concerns.—
Naeem Ghauri,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This approach not only enables the brand to navigate shifting trends but also transforms art from a mere embellishment into a core ecosystem, making Loewe a symbol of cultural significance.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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To highlight the issue, the company released a quiz along with the study that lets anyone test their deepfake-spotting skills.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Legislators and local officials could change some of this and let the stricken communities try to recapture their former character.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Congress now routinely authorizes spending extensions for the fiscal year, using the previous year’s specific amounts if new spending isn’t agreed to.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Condominiums could ‘invest’ reserves Bradley’s bill also would authorize creation of investment boards consisting of at least two governing condo board members and two unit owners.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Broadway Land Use Framework Plan aims to change the state of Broadway and allow this portion of Chicago to be a city.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, for the Rebels untimely missed shots and having to foul at the end of the game allowed the Longhorns to squeeze by with a win despite their best player Madison Booker fouling out with a minute left.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empower. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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