empowered
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪmˈpaʊɝd// UK //ɛmpˈaʊəd// em·pow·ered
v. feeling confident and in control of your own life or situation. You have the power and the right to make your own choices.
v. possessing the confidence, authority, or legal right to act independently. Often describes a psychological state of self-efficacy or a legal status of granted power.
The new training program made the staff feel empowered.
Patients feel more empowered when they have access to their own medical records and treatment options.
The legislation aimed to create an empowered citizenry capable of holding local officials accountable through transparent digital voting systems.
Usage
Commonly follows linking verbs like 'feel', 'become', or 'remain'.