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Meaning of empowered
having the confidence and ability to do something
Etymology of empowered
The word "empowered" comes from the verb "empower", which is derived from the Old French word "empower", meaning "to give power to" or "to authorize"
The word has its roots in the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "potere" (meaning "to be able"), and has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of giving someone the power or authority to do something
Synonyms
enabled
authorized
permitted
allowed
sanctioned
licensed
accredited
qualified
strengthened
fortified
boosted
enhanced
amplified
magnified
increased
augmented
elevated
uplifted
motivated
inspired
encouraged
heartened
invigorated
revitalized
rejuvenated
reinvigorated
reinforced
supported
backed
sponsored
endorsed
empowered
emancipated
liberated
freed
unleashed
unshackled
unrestricted
unencumbered
Definitions
- Having the confidence and ability to do something, or having been given the authority or power to do something
- * Having the freedom or power to make decisions and act independently
Usage Examples
- The new policy has empowered local communities to make their own decisions
- * She felt empowered by her education and experience to start her own business
- * The technology has empowered people with disabilities to communicate more easily
Antonyms
powerless
helpless
weak
feeble
frail
ineffective
ineffectual
impotent
disabled
incapacitated
crippled
handicapped
restricted
limited
constrained
hindered
obstructed
blocked
suppressed
oppressed
subjugated
dominated
controlled
manipulated
coerced
forced
compelled