Added 9 October 2026 empower /ɪmˈpaʊ.ə/ verb Categories: SocietyRare Words verb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about empower at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Give or delegate power or authority to. She authorized her assistant to sign the papers Give qualities or abilities to. Related Words: giftendowinvestindueenduepermittingallowpermitauthorizedenablingenableauthorize Back to today's word