empower

Meanings

• Verb

  Give (someone) the authority or power to do something.

  - "After her promotion, she was empowered to make important decisions."
  - "The new law empowers citizens to sue polluters."
  - "Parents can empower their children by giving them responsibilities."

• Verb

  Make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.

  - "The workshop aimed to empower women by teaching them new skills."
  - "Education is a powerful tool to empower disadvantaged communities."
  - "Empowering employees with the right resources and training leads to increased productivity."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

disempower , dishearten , disspirit , ban , bar , forbid , prohibit

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Synonyms

inspire , allow , let , permit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with empower
empower , tower , flower , hour , bower , vowel , cower , lower , bowler , borrow

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Empower (English) : Give power or authority to
   

2. Empower (English) : Make someone stronger and more confident
   

3. Impower (English) :
   

4. Emower (English) :
   

5. Amour (French) : Love
   

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Variants

List of all variants of empower that leads to same result
empower , empowered , empowering , empowers

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Forms

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empowers, empowering, empowered

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Late Middle English: from empower (v.) 'make able,' from en- 'in' + power. The meaning 'give authority or power to' is first recorded in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'empower' contains the word 'power' twice.

2. Empower is a palindromic word, meaning it reads the same backward as forward.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'empower' in English was in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Autonomy: The ability of an individual to make their own decisions and act independently

2. Empowerment theory: A sociological theory that focuses on how individuals and groups gain power and control over their lives

3. Self-efficacy: Belief in one's ability to successfully execute tasks and reach goals

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Culture

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Empowerment is a significant concept in various aspects of society. It is a central theme in feminist literature and activism, where it refers to women gaining control over their lives and bodies. In education, empowerment is linked to critical pedagogy, which aims to give students agency in their learning. In business, empowerment is a key component of employee engagement and motivation.

How to Memorize "empower"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person gaining confidence and taking control of their life.
   - Imagine a light bulb turning on above someone's head, representing newfound knowledge and power.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'empower' with words like 'strength,' 'confidence,' and 'control.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Person Makes Opportunities Worthwhile,' where 'Empower' stands for 'Every Person'

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