C1verbformalworksociety
US/ɪmˈpaʊ.ər/
UK/ɪmˈpaʊ.ə/
to give someone more control over their own life or work, or the official power to do something
In context
Good training can empower employees to make their own decisions.
The law empowers the agency to inspect factories without notice.
Education empowers women to start their own businesses.
Words that go with empower
verb + noun
- empower employeesThe program aims to empower employees at every level.
- empower womenSmall loans empower women in rural areas.
- empower communitiesThe charity works to empower local communities.
verb + preposition
- empower someone to doThe policy empowers managers to approve small purchases.
verb + adjective
- feel empoweredAfter the workshop, I felt empowered to speak up.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
empower to someoneCorrect: empower someone