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What is another word for Empowered? – 145 Empowered Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    empowered enabled authorized strengthened emboldened motivated inspired confident self-assured assertive powerful potent capable competent skilled equipped prepared enriched enhanced boosted supported uplifted liberated freed unleashed unshackled autonomous independent self-sufficient confident inspired motivated enthusiastic eager determined resolute decisive courageous bold fearless daring audacious

    Meaning of Empowered

    The primary meaning of "Empowered" is having the authority or power to do something.

    Definitions

    • Having the authority or power to do something
    • * Having the confidence or self-assurance to do something
    • * Having the freedom or ability to make decisions or take action

    Etymology of Empowered

    The word "Empowered" comes from the verb "empower", which is derived from the Old French word "empowrer", meaning "to give power to" or "to authorize"
    The term has its roots in the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "potere" (meaning "to be able"), and has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of giving someone the power or authority to do something

    Example Uses

    • The new policy has empowered employees to make decisions without needing managerial approval
    • * She felt empowered to speak her mind after attending the confidence-building workshop
    • * The technology has empowered people with disabilities to live more independently

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    powerless helpless weak feeble frail impotent incapacitated disabled disenfranchised marginalized oppressed suppressed subdued dominated controlled restricted limited constrained hindered obstructed blocked thwarted discouraged disheartened demotivated disempowered

    Related Nouns

    power authority strength confidence autonomy independence self-sufficiency capability competence skill preparation enrichment enhancement boost support liberation freedom empowerment enablement authorization motivation inspiration

    Related Verbs

    empower enable authorize strengthen embolden motivate inspire confidence-boost equip prepare enrich enhance boost support liberate free unleash unshackle authorize sanction mandate permit allow

    Related Adjectives

    powerful potent capable competent skilled equipped prepared enriched enhanced boosted supported uplifted liberated freed unleashed unshackled autonomous independent self-sufficient confident inspired motivated enthusiastic eager determined resolute decisive courageous bold fearless daring audacious