Synonyms of empowers

empowers

verb

present tense third-person singular of empower

1

as in enables

to give official or legal power to

the federal agency empowered to collect taxes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• authorizes
• qualifies
• allows
• permits
• certifies
• entitles
• invests
• licenses
• accredits
• warrants
• vests
• commissions
• endorses
• approves
• affirms
• charters
• confirms
• validates
• lets
• credentials
• initiates
• sanctions
• installs
• inducts
• inaugurates
• privileges
• clears
• instates
• OKs
• enfranchises
• swears in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• disqualifies
• hinders
• inhibits
• discourages
• denies
• impedes
• excludes
• obstructs
• blocks
• constrains
• disallows
• stops
• prohibits
• forbids
• bans
• shuts out
• bars
• enjoins
• disenfranchises
• holds back
• proscribes
• disfranchises
• outlaws
• disbars
• vetoes
• interdicts

2

as in lets

to make able or possible

workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• lets
• allows
• permits
• prepares
• equips
• endorses
• approves
• qualifies
• readies
• fits
• conditions
• habilitates
• sanctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• precludes
• inhibits
• prohibits
• forbids
• disallows
• enjoins

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of empowers

Leibowitz ultimately framed the dispute not around whether noncitizens should vote, but around which level of government the Constitution empowers to decide who may participate in federal elections. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

The report recommended that the LAFD prioritize a culture that empowers firefighters to inform their supervisors about hot spots, unsafe conditions and other concerns. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The company has also introduced The Kiosk, a grassroots audience activation platform that empowers moviegoers to serve as advocates within their communities, helping studios generate word-of-mouth awareness and attendance. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

The Three Returns On Business Continuity Business continuity empowers airline operators to think beyond the next hour and day to the weeks and months ahead. — Abha Dogra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

But continuing to dismiss a genre only feeds into stereotypes that many have been working tirelessly to undo, and reinforces and empowers those that are earned. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026

Earlier this month, Congress passed the Sanctioning Russia Act, which empowers the president to hit the five largest purchasers of Russian oil—including India and China—with tariffs of up to 100 percent. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026

This unity gives the city a real voice in Congress and empowers Baltimore. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026