1 definition by Becky Roby
verb
past tense: empowered; past participle: empowered
give (someone) the authority or power to do something.
"nobody was empowered to sign checks on her behalf"
synonyms: authorize, entitle, permit, allow, license, sanction, warrant, commission, delegate, qualify, enable, equip
"the act empowered police to arrest dissenters"
make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.
"movements to empower the poor"
synonyms: emancipate, unshackle, set free, liberate
"movements to empower the poor"
past tense: empowered; past participle: empowered
give (someone) the authority or power to do something.
"nobody was empowered to sign checks on her behalf"
synonyms: authorize, entitle, permit, allow, license, sanction, warrant, commission, delegate, qualify, enable, equip
"the act empowered police to arrest dissenters"
make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.
"movements to empower the poor"
synonyms: emancipate, unshackle, set free, liberate
"movements to empower the poor"
by Becky Roby April 7, 2017