empower
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: empowers · empowering
Sense 1
To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “empower” mean?
To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
Is “empower” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.