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empowers


Meanings
  • Verb

    Give the power or authority to; enable or authorize.

  • Verb

    Make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially by giving them the knowledge or skills they need.


Antonyms

disempower , dishearten , disspirit , ban , bar , forbid , prohibit
Synonyms

inspire , allow , let , permit
Rhymes
Words rhyming with empowers
powers , hours , flowers , powders
Variants
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empower , empowered , empowering , empowers
Forms
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empowers, empowered, empowering


Etymology
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From Old French empowerer, from em- 'in' + pouvoir 'power'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'empowerment' was first used in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the context of women's liberation movements.

  2. Empowerment is a key concept in many areas, including business, education, and social justice.


Related Concepts
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  1. Empowerment: The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially through gaining knowledge or skills.

  2. Power dynamics: The way power is distributed and exercised in a relationship or social structure.


Culture
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In literature, 'empowers' is often used metaphorically to describe the ability of a leader or mentor to inspire and motivate their followers. In art, it can be depicted as a transfer of energy or strength from one entity to another.

How to Memorize "empowers"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person being given a crown or a badge, symbolizing the transfer of power or authority.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'empowers' with words like 'strength', 'confidence', and 'authority'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Empowered by E', where E stands for 'Education' or 'Experience'.


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