empowered

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb give or delegate power or authority to
  2. verb give qualities or abilities to
  3. adjective invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

Etymology

From empower + -ed.

Synonyms

empower, authorise, authorize

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