empower
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In North American English, this verb typically means:
(transitive verb) to make someone feel confident or capable; to encourage someone
NOTE
The adjective form of this word is “empowered,” while the noun form of this word is “empowerment.”
EXAMPLES
“For years there has been a focus in countless domains to empower girls and women to explore male-dominated professions like those found in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).”
“Canadian observances like Black History Month and National Day For Truth And Reconciliation aim in part to empower equity-deserving communities that, for far too long, have faced extreme discrimination.”
Has anyone ever empowered you? When have you felt empowered? Practice using this verb by letting me know in the comments below.
