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/ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ · verb
(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something..
Regulations have been made under the Civil Aviation Acts of 1949, 1980 and 1982 which empower Inspectors of Accidents to do these things.
Once on site, inspectors are empowered to exercise wide-ranging legal powers - including the right to enter railway property or land adjoining it; to make written, electronic or photographic records; to seize equipment, remove or retain samples; and to be given access to records and recording equipment.
John found that starting up his own business empowered him greatly in social situations.
Musically, what originally attracted me to dance was its shamanist aspects, using natural magic to change people's neurological states and to psychologically empower them.
This side of the training is effective in empowering employees to make better decisions on site, and helps to improve employee retention.
Use empower when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Empower means (transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something..
Common synonyms include allow, let, permit, inspire.
Possible antonyms include ban, bar, forbid, prohibit.
Regulations have been made under the Civil Aviation Acts of 1949, 1980 and 1982 which empower Inspectors of Accidents to do these things.
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