Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.
The workshop was an empowering experience for the participants, giving them the tools to advocate for themselves.
empoweringnoun
The act or process of giving someone power or authority.
The empowering of marginalized groups is essential for social justice.
empowerverb
To give someone the authority or power to do something.
The new policy will empower local councils to make their own decisions.
To make someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.
The program aims to empower women by providing them with education and job opportunities.