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empowered

 

[ ɪmˈpaʊərd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling of strength

Having the authority or power to do something; feeling strong and confident.

Synonyms

authorized, enabled, strengthened

Examples of usage

  • I feel empowered to make my own decisions.
  • She empowered herself by standing up for her rights.
Context #2 | Verb

giving someone power

To give someone the authority or power to do something.

Synonyms

authorize, enable, entrust

Examples of usage

  • She empowered her team to make important decisions.
  • The organization empowers individuals to take action.

Translations

Translations of the word "empowered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empoderado

🇮🇳 सशक्त

🇩🇪 ermächtigt

🇮🇩 diberdayakan

🇺🇦 уповноважений

🇵🇱 upoważniony

🇯🇵 権限を与えられた

🇫🇷 habilité

🇪🇸 empoderado

🇹🇷 güçlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 권한을 부여받은

🇸🇦 مخول

🇨🇿 zmocněný

🇸🇰 splnomocnený

🇨🇳 被赋权的

🇸🇮 pooblaščen

🇮🇸 valdefldur

🇰🇿 құқылы

🇬🇪 უფლებამოსილი

🇦🇿 səlahiyyətli

🇲🇽 empoderado

Etymology

The word 'empowered' comes from the verb 'empower,' which has its roots in the Old French word 'empouer,' meaning 'to invest with power.' The concept of empowerment has been gaining importance in various fields, such as psychology, sociology, and management, as it focuses on giving individuals the authority and confidence to take control of their lives and make decisions.

See also: disempower, empowering, empowerment.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,903 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.