Words Like EMPOWER

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EMPOWER.

15 Alternative Words Similar to empower

1 Authorise Verb      Synonym Words Like Authorise
2 Authorize Verb      Synonym Words Like Authorize
3 Endow Verb      Synonym Words Like Endow
4 Indue Verb      Synonym Words Like Indue
5 Gift Verb      Synonym Words Like Gift
6 Invest Verb      Synonym Words Like Invest
7 Endue Verb      Synonym Words Like Endue
8 Appoint Verb      Synonym Words Like Appoint
9 Charge Verb      Synonym Words Like Charge
10 Enable Verb      Synonym Words Like Enable
11 Empowering Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Empowering
12 Commission Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Commission
13 Entitle Verb      Hyponym Words Like Entitle
14 Sanction Verb      Hyponym Words Like Sanction
15 Cover Verb      Hyponym Words Like Cover

1 examples of empower

1 the Supreme Court is empowered to try and decide cases, civil or criminal; the attorney is empowered to sign an acquittance, and discharge the debtor.

10 definitions of empower

1 To give authority to; to delegate power to; to commission; to authorize (having commonly a legal force)
2 To give moral or physical power, faculties, or abilities to.
3 to enable or permit; to give more opportunity for independent action.
4 give or delegate power or authority to
5 give qualities or abilities to
6 To invest with power, especially legal power or official authority. See Synonyms at authorize.
7 To equip or supply with an ability; enable: "Computers ... empower students to become intellectual explorers” ( Edward B. Fiske).
8 To give power or authority to; authorize, as by law, commission, letter of attorney, verbal license, etc.: as, the commissioner is empowered to make terms.
9 To impart power or force to; give efficacy to; enable.
10 Synonyms To commission, license, warrant, qualify.
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