empowers
The word “empowers” has 3 syllables: em-pow-ers
It's pronounced as /ɛmˈpaʊɚz/
What is synonym and antonym for empowers?
In the thesaurus, “empowers” has 41 synonyms and 28 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for empowers along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for empowers
- accredits
- affirms
- allows
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- authorizes
- certifies
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- commissions
- conditions
- confirms
- credentials
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- invests
- lets
- licences
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- okays
- oks
- permits
- prepares
- privileges
- qualifies
- readies
- sanctions
- swears in
- validates
- vests
- warrants
Antonyms for empowers
- bans
- bars
- blocks
- constrains
- denies
- disallows
- disbars
- discourages
- disenfranchises
- disfranchises
- disqualifies
- enjoins
- excludes
- forbids
- hinders
- holds back
- impedes
- inhibits
- interdicts
- obstructs
- outlaws
- precludes
- prevents
- prohibits
- proscribes
- shuts out
- stops
- vetoes
Meanings of empowers
- verb
- To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
- To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.
Example Sentences
- Education empowers individuals to shape their own future.
- The new law empowers local governments to act independently.
- Her leadership style empowers others to take initiative.
- Access to technology empowers small businesses to grow.
- The organization empowers youth through mentorship and training.
On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to empowers, such as: accredits, affirms, allows, approves, authorizes, bans, bars.
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