v.
Pronunciation: im- ' pau ̇ (- ə )r
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1648
1 : to give official authority or legal power to < empower ed her attorney to act on her behalf>
2 : ENABLE 1A
3 : to promote the self-actualization or influence of <women's movement has been inspiring and empower ing women ― Ron Hansen>
– em · pow · er · ment \ -m ə nt \ noun