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Definition of empowered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
psychologyacting with confidence and self-assurance
- He spoke in an empowered manner during the meeting.
2.
authorityhaving been given powers or authority
- The committee felt empowered to make decisions.
3.
powerhaving the power to make personal choices
- She felt empowered to choose her own career path.
Origin of empowered
Old English, em- (in) + power (ability) + -ed
Terms with empowered included in their meaning
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employment
person or group officially empowered to choose people for specific roles
post-divorce confidence
feeling empowered and seeking new chances after a divorce
court service
person empowered to verify sworn declarations and watch document signing
legal
official institution created and empowered directly by a country's constitution
confidence
summer where women feel confident and empowered
Islamic law
Muslim legal expert empowered to give rulings on religious matters
Examples of empowered in a sentence
The empowered team tackled the project with enthusiasm. The empowered team tackled the project with confidence. Feeling empowered, she took on new challenges at work. Feeling empowered, he made decisions confidently. The workshop left participants feeling empowered.
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- French:assuré, habilité, ...
- German:selbstbewusst, ermächtigt, ...
- Italian:fiducioso, autorizzato, ...
- Spanish:empoderado, autorizado, ...
- Portuguese:confiante, autorizado, ...
- Chinese:自信的, 被授权的, ...
- Japanese:自信に満ちた, 権限を与えられた, ...
- Arabic:متمكن, مُخَوَّل, ...
- Hebrew:מוּעֲצָם, מוּסְמָךְ, ...
- Russian:уверенный, уполномоченный, ...
- Ukrainian:впевнений, уповноважений, ...
- Hindi:आत्मविश्वासपूर्ण, अधिकारप्राप्त, ...
Definition of empower - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
empowermentenable someone to control their own life
- Education empowers individuals to improve their circumstances.
2.
psychologyincrease someone's confidence or self-esteem
- The workshop empowered participants to speak up.
3.
authoritygive permission or authority to someone
- The manager empowered her team to make decisions.
Expressions with empower
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give others the power or authority to do something
Leaders should empower others to make decisions.
Origin of empower
English, em- (cause to be) + power (ability)
Examples of empower in a sentence
Volunteering can empower people to make a difference. Her mentor empowered her to pursue her dreams. The program aims to empower young leaders. The policy empowers citizens to vote freely. Teachers empower students by encouraging questions.
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- French:autonomiser, donner confiance, ...
- German:ermächtigen, bevollmächtigen, ...
- Italian:dare potere, incoraggiare, ...
- Spanish:empoderar, fortalecer, ...
- Portuguese:capacitar, fortalecer, ...
- Chinese:赋予, 提升, ...
- Japanese:力を与える, 自信をつける, ...
- Arabic:مَكَّنَ, عَزَّزَ ثِقَتَهُ بِنَفْسِهِ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַעֲצִים, לְהַסְמִיךְ, ...
- Russian:уполномочивать, вселять уверенность, ...
- Ukrainian:уповноважувати, надихати, ...
- Hindi:सशक्त बनाना, सशक्त करना, ...
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