empowered
adjectiveUK /ɪmˈpaʊəd/
US /ɪmˈpaʊərd/
Feeling strong and able to do things.
After learning to ride her bike, she felt empowered and proud.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Given the official power or right to do something.
The new law empowered local councils to build more parks.
3. Made stronger or more effective in a particular role.
Training empowered the volunteers to help more families.
4. In technology, given permission to use a system or tool.
The app empowered users to control their own privacy settings.