How to Use empower in a Sentence

empower

verb
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  • Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.
    — Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
  • People need to be empowered to make these tools work best for them—and not the other way around.
    — WIRED, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Members of that bloc might be reluctant to make any changes, since the rule is the very thing that empowers them.
    — Carl Hulse, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Seeing their love and pride in their hair empowered me.
    — Debra Edwards, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Makeathons can be a great way to empower and engage the youth in the decision-making process.
    — Scistarter Team, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Having the power to improve the health of the planet, even in a board game, can be empowering.
    — Saira Mueller, CNN, 14 June 2024
  • How much did Alvin empower you to be more rebellious as a kid?
    — Steve Knopper, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2023
  • In return, cities and counties would have been empowered to levy a number of taxes to make up the shortfall.
    — Frank E. Lockwood, arkansasonline.com, 20 Apr. 2024
  • The Ravens have also empowered Jackson to have more say in playcalling and more control at the line of scrimmage.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Not to squander my life being spared, but to give back to my family, friends and all of you whom have empowered me to endure.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Not to squander my life being spared, but to give back to my family, friends, and all of you whom have empowered me to endure.
    — Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Not to squander my life being spared , but to give back to my family, friends, and all of you whom have empowered me to endure.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Her grit and vocal tenacity not only empowered Turner to go toe to toe with the rockers of the era, but show them how it’s done.
    — Taylor Crumpton, refinery29.com, 26 May 2023
  • Rumors swirled that Lukasheka, empowered by Putin, had promised Prigozhin Shoigu’s head on a platter.
    — Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023
  • At the same time, O'Donnell noted that the number of women empowered to speak and vote is relatively small.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
  • This past year has been an empowering year for women in music.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2024
  • In Jack’s view, that is a matter of empowering patients.
    — Laura Hercher, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2024
  • In the new interview with Vogue, Harp discussed how her own strength has empowered Richardson.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024
  • Warnock later explained how his own children empower him to better the world.
    — Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 7 Dec. 2022
  • This belief helps worshipers feel empowered rather than helpless and bolsters their sense of hope.
    — Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Don't just allow others to learn from their mistakes—encourage and empower them to do so.
    — Patrick Riccards, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Even though Smith, who tallied 58 1/2 sacks in nine seasons with the Falcons, is listed as the Ravens’ outside linebackers coach, he’s been empowered to work with all the pass rushers.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The case for not bringing up pay first While job applicants may feel more informed and empowered to ask about pay first, some experts say there are reasons to wait it out.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Jim Jordan can’t even get his plan to suspend his bid for Speaker and empower a temporary House chief to succeed.
    — Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Brady: Innovation is about empowering the people around you, and that’s something that a lot of CEOs struggle with.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2024
  • In conception and casting both, the new movie presents a diverse and empowered ensemble.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Apr. 2023
  • This is a great time to make empowering changes in both your living environment and your wellness.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Our mission is to empower refugee women through these classes.
    — Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2023
  • One of the long-term benefits of those connections, of course, is a deeply united and empowered workforce, something that studios will now have to contend with in the future.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Being in tune with your employees and team members’ needs, challenges, and emotions empowers anyone to lead with compassion by fostering a work environment where employees know they are seen, heard, and valued.
    — Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

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