Empower
verb
Give someone the authority to do something.
The manager empowered a staff member to handle the situation.
Often appears as...
- empower someone
- empower authority
verb
Make someone stronger and more confident.
Education is a tool that empowers individuals.
Often appears as...
- empower individuals
- empower women
verb
Give more power to a person or a group in a society or organization.
The law was passed to empower minority shareholders.
Often appears as...
- empower minorities
- empower communities
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Provide someone with the resources and support to achieve something.
The project seeks to empower youths with necessary life skills.
Often appears as...
- empower with resources
- empower with skills
verb
Give someone the authority to do something.
The manager empowered a staff member to handle the situation.
Often appears as...
- empower someone
- empower authority
verb
Make someone stronger and more confident.
Education is a tool that empowers individuals.
Often appears as...
- empower individuals
- empower women
verb
Give more power to a person or a group in a society or organization.
The law was passed to empower minority shareholders.
Often appears as...
- empower minorities
- empower communities
Usage tips
Technical
verb
Provide someone with the resources and support to achieve something.
The project seeks to empower youths with necessary life skills.
Often appears as...
- empower with resources
- empower with skills
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Delegation Context
Empower often involves a superior granting power to a subordinate.
The director empowered her assistant to sign off on the new project.
Pro Tip 2/3Task Specific
Empowering is often specific to tasks or roles, not general authority.
She was empowered to lead the negotiations, not manage the entire team.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Power
Empowerment can be temporary, given for a specific situation or time.
For the duration of the trip, the guide was empowered to make emergency decisions.
Pro Tip 1/3Delegation Context
Empower often involves a superior granting power to a subordinate.
The director empowered her assistant to sign off on the new project.
Pro Tip 2/3Task Specific
Empowering is often specific to tasks or roles, not general authority.
She was empowered to lead the negotiations, not manage the entire team.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Power
Empowerment can be temporary, given for a specific situation or time.
For the duration of the trip, the guide was empowered to make emergency decisions.
Pro Tip 1/3Delegation Context
Empower often involves a superior granting power to a subordinate.
The director empowered her assistant to sign off on the new project.
Pro Tip 2/3Task Specific
Empowering is often specific to tasks or roles, not general authority.
She was empowered to lead the negotiations, not manage the entire team.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Power
Empowerment can be temporary, given for a specific situation or time.
For the duration of the trip, the guide was empowered to make emergency decisions.
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Anyone Can Be an...
say one thing to young girls I would say you can be anything it's important to empower girls because it's crucial for them to know that their actions matter and what they do can make a difference and I wish that more of them could jump in and experience it in a way that might change their life you guys did great
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Upgrading management...
our research for the dakota company we were encouraged to see a whole new wave of innovation companies taking inspiration from the consumer landscape and pulling it into the workplace collectively what all these companies are doing is actually shifting the data lens inward to better enable and empower
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How menstruation works -...
In other words, variations between periods are normal. Appreciating these differences and learning about this monthly process can empower women, giving them the tools to understand and take charge of their own bodies. That way, they're able to factor this small cycle into a much larger cycle of life.
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TED-Ed is on Patreon! We...
That experience is free for you, but it's really expensive for us, and that's okay. Our mission is to invest in thoughtful people, but we need some of you to invest in us. Why? Because the love you've shown TED-Ed has already empowered millions of young people around the world.
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The Future Of The Oceans...
it's just what we've done most people don't realize the magnitude of the changes that are happening you know I don't want to make people afraid I want to empower them I want to make them understand that we have to change things we can't just do it we can't keep the
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Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
a website for teenage girls that was not this kind of one-dimensional strong character empowerment thing because I think one thing that can be very alienating about a misconception of feminism is that girls then think that to be a feminist, they have to live up to
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TED-Ed Clubs:...
and shared with participating clubs around the world. Over 2 billion young people empowered and encouraged to share their ideas. Imagine that future and bring TED-Ed Clubs to your community today.
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3 tips to boost your...
also known as self-esteem, add in the optimism that comes when you are certain of your abilities, and then empowered by these, act courageously to face a challenge head-on. This is confidence.
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What is bipolar...
friends and family fostering acceptance and understanding on the outside, and people with bipolar disorder empowering themselves to find balance in their lives.
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A Woman's Epic Journey...
I look at the energy chocolate whatever the mountain is in her life empower her to climb it I love you all it's really cold up here
Video examples
Anyone Can Be an...
say one thing to young girls I would say you can be anything it's important to empower girls because it's crucial for them to know that their actions matter and what they do can make a difference and I wish that more of them could jump in and experience it in a way that might change their life you guys did great
Video examples
Upgrading management...
our research for the dakota company we were encouraged to see a whole new wave of innovation companies taking inspiration from the consumer landscape and pulling it into the workplace collectively what all these companies are doing is actually shifting the data lens inward to better enable and empower
Video examples
How menstruation works -...
In other words, variations between periods are normal. Appreciating these differences and learning about this monthly process can empower women, giving them the tools to understand and take charge of their own bodies. That way, they're able to factor this small cycle into a much larger cycle of life.
Video examples
TED-Ed is on Patreon! We...
That experience is free for you, but it's really expensive for us, and that's okay. Our mission is to invest in thoughtful people, but we need some of you to invest in us. Why? Because the love you've shown TED-Ed has already empowered millions of young people around the world.
Video examples
The Future Of The Oceans...
it's just what we've done most people don't realize the magnitude of the changes that are happening you know I don't want to make people afraid I want to empower them I want to make them understand that we have to change things we can't just do it we can't keep the
Video examples
Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
a website for teenage girls that was not this kind of one-dimensional strong character empowerment thing because I think one thing that can be very alienating about a misconception of feminism is that girls then think that to be a feminist, they have to live up to
Video examples
TED-Ed Clubs:...
and shared with participating clubs around the world. Over 2 billion young people empowered and encouraged to share their ideas. Imagine that future and bring TED-Ed Clubs to your community today.
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
also known as self-esteem, add in the optimism that comes when you are certain of your abilities, and then empowered by these, act courageously to face a challenge head-on. This is confidence.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
friends and family fostering acceptance and understanding on the outside, and people with bipolar disorder empowering themselves to find balance in their lives.
Video examples
A Woman's Epic Journey...
I look at the energy chocolate whatever the mountain is in her life empower her to climb it I love you all it's really cold up here
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Quote examples
Rihanna
American Musician
I think women want freedom. They want to be empowered. They want hope. They want love; they want all the things that I want, and I'm not afraid to say those things and act on them, and I think that's why they identify with me.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
I was lucky to be involved and get to contribute to something that was important, which is empowering people with software.
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Rhea Chakraborty
Indian Actress
Girls should empower themselves and be strong enough to protect themselves.
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Rupi Kaur
Canadian Poet
Truth, honesty, empowerment - it's what I want for myself and my readers.
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Robert Rodriguez
American Director
Really, children will support anything that is empowering to them.
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Geri Halliwell
British Musician
I think I've really learned how important it is to empower women.
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Scooter Braun
American Businessman
I was raised by an empowered woman. I married an empowered woman.
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JoJo Siwa
American Dancer
I feel everyone should feel empowered to live their best life.
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Gillian Tans
American Businesswoman
Our mission is to empower people to experience the world.
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Gretchen Carlson
American Journalist
I've been for women's empowerment my entire life.
Quote examples
Rihanna
American Musician
I think women want freedom. They want to be empowered. They want hope. They want love; they want all the things that I want, and I'm not afraid to say those things and act on them, and I think that's why they identify with me.
Quote examples
Bill Gates
American Businessman
I was lucky to be involved and get to contribute to something that was important, which is empowering people with software.
Quote examples
Rhea Chakraborty
Indian Actress
Girls should empower themselves and be strong enough to protect themselves.
Quote examples
Rupi Kaur
Canadian Poet
Truth, honesty, empowerment - it's what I want for myself and my readers.
Quote examples
Robert Rodriguez
American Director
Really, children will support anything that is empowering to them.
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Geri Halliwell
British Musician
I think I've really learned how important it is to empower women.
Quote examples
Scooter Braun
American Businessman
I was raised by an empowered woman. I married an empowered woman.
Quote examples
JoJo Siwa
American Dancer
I feel everyone should feel empowered to live their best life.
Quote examples
Gillian Tans
American Businesswoman
Our mission is to empower people to experience the world.
Quote examples
Gretchen Carlson
American Journalist
I've been for women's empowerment my entire life.
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