How to Use empower in a Sentence

empower

verb
Definition of empowernext
Synonyms for empowernext
  • People need to be empowered to make these tools work best for them—and not the other way around.
    — WIRED, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Members of that bloc might be reluctant to make any changes, since the rule is the very thing that empowers them.
    — Carl Hulse, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Seeing their love and pride in their hair empowered me.
    — Debra Edwards, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Makeathons can be a great way to empower and engage the youth in the decision-making process.
    — Scistarter Team, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Having the power to improve the health of the planet, even in a board game, can be empowering.
    — Saira Mueller, CNN, 14 June 2024
  • How much did Alvin empower you to be more rebellious as a kid?
    — Steve Knopper, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Rixy paints women of color in bold colors with a sense of self and a mission to empower.
    — Jeneé Osterheldt, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Sep. 2022
  • In return, cities and counties would have been empowered to levy a number of taxes to make up the shortfall.
    — Frank E. Lockwood, arkansasonline.com, 20 Apr. 2024
  • Two years later, Shaka Smart ready to empower him with big role.
    — Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Baez gave the actress her blessing in a way that felt both freeing and empowering.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The Ravens have also empowered Jackson to have more say in playcalling and more control at the line of scrimmage.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Not to squander my life being spared, but to give back to my family, friends and all of you whom have empowered me to endure.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Not to squander my life being spared, but to give back to my family, friends, and all of you whom have empowered me to endure.
    — Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Not to squander my life being spared , but to give back to my family, friends, and all of you whom have empowered me to endure.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Her grit and vocal tenacity not only empowered Turner to go toe to toe with the rockers of the era, but show them how it’s done.
    — Taylor Crumpton, refinery29.com, 26 May 2023
  • Getting dragged to the underworld to empower yourself for revenge is all part of it.
    — Darren Franich, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2022
  • Rumors swirled that Lukasheka, empowered by Putin, had promised Prigozhin Shoigu’s head on a platter.
    — Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023
  • At the same time, O'Donnell noted that the number of women empowered to speak and vote is relatively small.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Stuff that empowers us, and encourages us, and shows us in all of the lights, complexities, and nuances.
    — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This past year has been an empowering year for women in music.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2024
  • In Jack’s view, that is a matter of empowering patients.
    — Laura Hercher, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2024
  • In the new interview with Vogue, Harp discussed how her own strength has empowered Richardson.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024
  • Warnock later explained how his own children empower him to better the world.
    — Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 7 Dec. 2022
  • This belief helps worshipers feel empowered rather than helpless and bolsters their sense of hope.
    — Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Don't just allow others to learn from their mistakes—encourage and empower them to do so.
    — Patrick Riccards, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Even though Smith, who tallied 58 1/2 sacks in nine seasons with the Falcons, is listed as the Ravens’ outside linebackers coach, he’s been empowered to work with all the pass rushers.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The group says its goal is to curtail the powers of the House speaker to empower individual members.
    — Haris Alic, Fox News, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Now, Future has another goal in mind: to become one of the few hip-hop billionaires — and to use that status to empower himself and those around him.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2022
  • The case for not bringing up pay first While job applicants may feel more informed and empowered to ask about pay first, some experts say there are reasons to wait it out.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Once in office, Carter empowered his running mate, Walter Mondale, to transform the vice presidency into a policy-driving office.
    — Marty Steinberg, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024

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