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Impower vs. Empower

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Impower and Empower Definitions

Impower

Archaic form of empower

Empower

To invest with power, especially legal power or official authority.

Empower

To equip or supply with an ability; enable
"Computers ... empower students to become intellectual explorers" (Edward B. Fiske).

Empower

(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.

Empower

(transitive) To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.
John found that starting up his own business empowered him greatly in social situations.

Empower

To give authority to; to delegate power to; to commission; to authorize (having commonly a legal force); as, the Supreme Court is empowered to try and decide cases, civil or criminal; the attorney is empowered to sign an acquittance, and discharge the debtor.
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Empower

To give moral or physical power, faculties, or abilities to.

Empower

To enable or permit; to give more opportunity for independent action.

Empower

Give or delegate power or authority to;
She authorized her assistant to sign the papers

Empower

Give qualities or abilities to

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