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empower
verb em·pow·er \im-ˈpau̇(-ə)r\
: to give power to (someone)
: to give official authority or legal power to (someone)
Full Definition of EMPOWER
transitive verb
1
: to give official authority or legal power to <empowered her attorney to act on her behalf>
2
: enable 1a
3
: to promote the self-actualization or influence of <women's movement has been inspiring and empowering women — Ron Hansen>
— em·pow·er·ment \-mənt\ noun
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empower
verb em·pow·er \im-ˈpau̇-ər\
em·pow·eredem·pow·er·ing
Definition of EMPOWER for Kids
: to give authority or legal power to <She empowered her lawyer to act on her behalf.>
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