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empowered

Meanings
  • verb

    to give (someone) the authority or power to do something

    - "She was empowered to make important decisions."
    - "The new employee was empowered to manage a team."
Antonyms

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

inspire , allow , let , permit
Rhymes
Words rhyming with empowered
empowered , enchanted , encircled , endangered , engaged , engrossed , enthralled , entangled , enmeshed
Homophones
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  1. empowered (en) : to give (someone) the authority or power to do something

  2. impowered (en) : to make (someone) stronger or more powerful

Variants
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empowered , empower , empowering , empowers
Forms
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{"term"=>"empower", "part_of_speech"=>"verb", "meaning"=>"to give (someone) the authority or power to do something"}, {"term"=>"empowerment", "part_of_speech"=>"noun", "meaning"=>"the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and achieving one's full potential"}

Etymology
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From Old French 'empouvoir', to disempower or deprive of power; from 'en' meaning 'in' and 'pouvoir' meaning 'power'.

Trivia
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  1. {"term"=>"empowered woman", "description"=>"a woman who has been given the power, authority, and confidence to make decisions, take action, and achieve her goals. An empowered woman is not dependent on others for validation, approval, or support. She is self-reliant, self-sufficient, and self-determined. An empowered woman is not afraid to express her opinions, emotions, and needs. She is authentic, genuine, and true to herself. An empowered woman is not limited by gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability. She is inclusive, diverse, and multicultural. An empowered woman is not only strong, powerful, and capable but also compassionate, empathetic, and caring. She is not only focused on her own goals and aspirations but also committed to helping others, making a positive difference in the world, and leaving a lasting legacy."}

Related Concepts
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  1. authority: the power to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

  2. power dynamics: the ways in which power is distributed, exercised, and contested among individuals, groups, and institutions

How to Memorize "empowered"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who has been given the power to make decisions and give orders. Visualize this person in different scenarios, such as in a business setting, in a military context, or in a family situation.

  2. associate

    - Think of a situation where you have been given the power to make a decision that will affect the outcome of a project or a task. Reflect on how you felt when you were given that power, and how you approached the decision-making process. Consider how your experiences with power and decision-making have shaped your understanding of leadership and management.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym P.O.W.E.R. to remember the key elements of power and decision-making: 1. Position: The location or role from which power is exercised. 2. Ownership: The legal or financial control over a resource or asset that gives the owner the power to make decisions related to that resource or asset. 3. Will: The intention or desire to exercise power and make decisions. 4. Expertise: The knowledge, skills, and experience required to make informed decisions and exercise power effectively. 5. Resources: The material, financial, or technological resources required to implement decisions and exercise power effectively. 6. Relationships: The connections and networks of people, organizations, and institutions that can be leveraged to exercise power and make decisions effectively.

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