English dictionary

empower

/E/m'p/AU//@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

give or delegate power or authority to

verb.social

Synonyms authorise authorize

Source: WordNet 3.0
give qualities or abilities to

verb.social

Synonyms endow endue gift indue invest

Source: WordNet 3.0
To give authority to; to delegate power to; to commission; to authorize (having commonly a legal force); as, the Supreme Court is <i>empowered</i> to try and decide cases, civil or criminal; the attorney is <i>empowered</i> to sign an acquittance, and discharge the debtor.

verb

Source: webster1913