empower

1. (transitive)To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.

   bevollmächtigen, ermächtigen, befähigen

   уполномо́чиватьupolnomóčivatʹ, предоставля́ть пра́воpredostavljátʹ právo

   give or delegate power or authority to

2. (transitive)To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.

   John found that starting up his own business empowered him greatly in social situations.

1. I want to empower the people.

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2. I feel empowered.

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3. Santiago was empowered by the situation.

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4. Knowledge empowers us to make change.

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5. Her strength empowers those around her.

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