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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Treasury remains committed to disrupting the schemes that enable Iran to send its deadly weapons abroad to its terrorist proxies and other destabilizing actors.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Stay focused on the bigger picture, and don’t let temporary setbacks shake your vision.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Rahn, a disabled Army veteran who was recently let go from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, will be a guest of Sen. Ruben Gallego (D, Ariz.).—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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The latest: The City Council will vote tonight on whether to authorize the city manager to negotiate a lease with Kalahari.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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The officials, who were familiar with the matter, spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Susie Blann,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Under the original 2015 nuclear deal, Iran was allowed to enrich uranium only up to 3.67% purity and maintain a stockpile of uranium of 661 pounds.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Since the flavors were allowed to meld for an extended amount of braising time, the thyme, aromatic vegetables, and meat drippings really infused the sauce.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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