empowered
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.feeling confident and able to make your own choices in life.
adj.possessing the psychological confidence and social autonomy to make decisions and take action.
Simple“The workshop helped the students feel empowered to start their own businesses.”
In context“The mentorship programme aims to leave participants feeling empowered to negotiate for better working conditions and higher salaries.”
UsageOften used as a predicative adjective after 'feel' or 'become'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.having the official or legal right to do something.
adj.invested with the formal or legal authority to perform a specific function.
Simple“The committee is empowered to make decisions about the new budget.”
In context“Under the new legislation, the agency is empowered to conduct inspections without prior notice if a safety violation is suspected.”
UsageTypically followed by a 'to' infinitive.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the past tense of 'empower', meaning to give someone power or authority.
v.the past tense and past participle form of the transitive verb 'empower'.
Simple“The new law empowered local police to handle the situation directly.”
In context“The board of directors empowered the CEO to finalize the merger without further consultation.”
SynonymsAntonyms
“They have also been advised that they should feel empowered to close shops or lifeboat stations if they feel in danger.”
“I felt really energised and empowered by that voice coming back into my life,” she says.”