Definition of Empower
Empower
em·pow·er
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to promote the influence of someone or lead them to self-actualization by making them stronger and more confident and enabling them to claim their rights and control their lives;
e.g. This organization aims to empower women from underprivileged backgrounds.
(verb)
to give someone legal/official power or authority to do something;
e.g. I plan to empower my agent to sign off on deals on my behalf.
(verb)
to enable someone/something by providing the means and/or opportunity necessary;
e.g. Her training will empower her to be our expert on this subject.
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"Truly powerful people are not concerned about their power, but about being in a position of being able to empower." -- Nadja Swarovski
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