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empower

The correct spelling is empower.

How to pronounce empower

verb

Say it like: Emp-owe-r

The correct spelling is empower. To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something. For example: "John found that starting up his own business empowered him greatly in social situations."

Usage Examples

John found that starting up his own business empowered him greatly in social situations.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
  2. 2.To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.

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