Empower
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To grant someone the authority, resources, or confidence needed to act, decide, or achieve independently.
“The new legislation aims to empower local communities to make their own land-use planning decisions.”
Pronunciation
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/ɪmˈpaʊə/
Syllables
em·pow·er
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Wordle
Contains the word POWER within it, with EM- prefix and W a notable letter
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points, with W adding value and the -ER suffix keeping it clean
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