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empowered

/ɪmˈpaʊ.ɚd/
em · pow · ered
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• adjective

1

Having the confidence, knowledge, and autonomy to make decisions and control one's own life.

Example

"The mentorship program left the students feeling empowered to pursue their career goals."

2

Invested with official or legal authority to act or make decisions.

Example

"An empowered committee was established to oversee the corporate restructuring."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Empowered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/empowered
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