Synonyms for

Empowering

Verb / ɪˈmpaʊɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for empowering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Giving someone the power or confidence to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

gift authorise endow invest empower authorize endue indue authorize enable encourage strengthen uplift enable entitle permit authorize

Synonyms by register

Formal

enabling authorizing sanctioning legitimizing

Informal

uplifting inspiring motivating energizing

Literary

galvanizing invigorating uplifting

Antonyms

disempowering weakening subduing oppressing restraining hindering demoralizing

Common collocations

  • empowering women
  • empowering employees
  • empowering the community
  • empowering yourself
  • empowering decision-making
  • empowering technology
  • empowering leadership

Word family

noun empowerment
verb empower
adjective empowering
adverb powerfully

Usage note

Often used in contexts related to personal development, social justice, and organizational management. It implies granting authority, confidence, or power to individuals or groups.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher's lesson was empowering and made me feel confident.
  2. The company's new policy is empowering for women in the workplace.
  3. The coach's speech was empowering and motivated the team to win.

Quotes

  • The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don't wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope. - Barack Obama
  • The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any. - Alice Walker
  • Empowerment is the realization that you have a choice. - Louise Hay

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