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Definition of empowering

empowering

/ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
em · pow · er · ing
Adverb:empoweringly
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1

Making someone feel stronger, more confident, and better able to control their life or claim their rights.

Example

"Learning how to manage her own finances was an incredibly empowering experience for the young graduate."

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emporium
empower
empowered
empowering
empowerment
empress
emptily

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