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empowered

The correct spelling is empowered.

How to pronounce empowered

verb

Say it like: Emp-owe-red

The correct spelling is empowered. 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.

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.One who is empowered.

adjective

  1. 1.Having been given the power to make choices relevant to one's situation.
  2. 2.Acting with confidence.

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