empowered

Everyday

1. Feeling strong, confident and in control of your life. tree →
2. Given the power, right or permission to do something, especially officially: «The police are empowered to arrest». tree →

In the lessons

In school and personal development: pupils feel empowered when they have a voice (school council, choosing projects). In law and news: officials empowered to make decisions. Phrases: «feel empowered», «empowered to do», «empowered by».

Examples

• Learning to swim made Amy feel empowered. tree →
• The school council is empowered to choose new games for the yard. tree →
• Police officers are empowered to stop cars. tree →
• Speaking up in class left him feeling empowered. tree →
• The judge is empowered to decide the case. tree →
• Girls in the club felt empowered to try coding. tree →

Note

Regular verb «empower». Noun: «empowerment». Common in modern talk about confidence; a little formal. «Empowered to do something» = allowed and able to do it.