Word
empowering
Phoneticsem·pow·er·ing
US/ɪmˈpaʊɝɪŋ/
UK/ɛmpˈaʊəɹɪŋ/
Definition
adj. making you feel more confident and in control of your life or situation.
adj. serving to provide a person or group with the confidence, authority, or power to act independently.
Examples
“Learning a new skill can be very empowering.”
“The workshop was incredibly empowering, giving the participants the tools they needed to start their own businesses.”
“The shift toward patient-centered care is fundamentally empowering, as it encourages individuals to take an active role in their medical decisions rather than passively following instructions.”
Examples
simple
“Learning a new skill can be very empowering.”
contextual
“The workshop was incredibly empowering, giving the participants the tools they needed to start their own businesses.”
complex
“The shift toward patient-centered care is fundamentally empowering, as it encourages individuals to take an active role in their medical decisions rather than passively following instructions.”
Usage
Often used to describe experiences, speeches, or educational tools.
Teaching tip
This word is very common in modern business and social contexts to describe positive personal growth.
Real-World Examples
“But rewiring the NHS , the world’s largest single healthcare system, by harnessing new technology, empowering staff and increasing capital investment could save both lives and money, it found.” “It’s very empowering to perform it now in huge places; I’m very proud of the 19-year-old me that wrote it.” Synonyms
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