empower
Translation
to empower, to authorize, to enable
Examples
The program aims to empower young women.
The programme aims to empower young women.
The manager empowered the team to make decisions.
The manager empowered the team to make decisions.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to give someone the power or authority to do something The program aims to empower young women.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to give someone the official right or freedom to do something The manager empowered the team to make decisions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: authorise, enable, permit; Antonyms: disempower, restrict
Etymology
From the prefix 'em-' (to put into) and the noun 'power'. Literally, 'to put power into' someone.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'em-' (in) + 'power'. You are putting power IN someone, giving them authority or confidence.