empowered
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/ɪmˈpaʊərd/
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/ɪmˈpaʊəd/
(empower)
grant power
Etymology
Etymology Information
'empower' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'empoweren,' where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'power' meant 'ability or strength.'
Historical Evolution
'empoweren' transformed into the modern English word 'empower.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give power or authority,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'empower'.
The manager empowered his team to take initiative.
Adjective 1
having the authority or power to do something.
She felt empowered to make her own decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41