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EMPOWER Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word empower. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word empower. (close relations)
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allow
verbv
verb

• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

• consent to, give permission; permit

• let have

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain

• allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something

• afford possibility

• allow the other (baseball) team to score

• grant as a discount or in exchange

• allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

authorize
verbv
verb

• grant authorization or clearance for

• give or delegate power or authority to

permit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a legal document giving official permission to do something

• the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

• large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

verb

• consent to, give permission; permit

• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

• allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

approve
verbv
verb

• give sanction to

• judge to be right or commendable; think well of

embolden
verbv
verb

• give encouragement to

enable
verbv
verb

• render capable or able for some task

encourage
verbv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

equip
verbv
verb

• provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

• provide with abilities or understanding

facilitate
verbv
verb

• make easier

• be of use

• increase the likelihood of (a response)

fortify
verbv
verb

• make strong or stronger

• enclose by or as if by a fortification

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• add nutrients to

• add alcohol to (beverages)

grant
verb, nounv, n
noun

• Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978)

• any monetary aid

• the act of providing a subsidy

• United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986)

• 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885)

• (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

• a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

• a right or privilege that has been granted

verb

• let have

• give as judged due or on the basis of merit

• be willing to concede

• allow to have

• bestow, especially officially

• give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

• transfer by deed

sanction
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formal and explicit approval

• a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards

• official permission or approval

• the act of final authorization

verb

• give sanction to

• give authority or permission to

• give religious sanction to, such as through an oath

strengthen
verbv
verb

• make strong or stronger

• gain strength

• give a healthy elasticity to

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

authorise
verbv
verb

• give or delegate power or authority to

• grant authorization or clearance for

endow
verbv
verb

• give qualities or abilities to

• furnish with an endowment

endue
verbv
verb

• give qualities or abilities to

gift
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something acquired without compensation

• natural abilities or qualities

• the act of giving

verb

• give qualities or abilities to

• give as a present; make a gift of

indue
verbv
verb

• give qualities or abilities to

inspire
verbv
verb

• heighten or intensify

• supply the inspiration for

• serve as the inciting cause of

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• fill with revolutionary ideas

• draw in (air)

Best Hypernyms For EMPOWER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for empower, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ALLOW

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