empowered

• Descreve uma pessoa ou grupo que recebeu autoridade, poder ou confiança para agir; também pode indicar alguém que se sente fortalecido e seguro de si para tomar decisões ou enfrentar situações.

Describes a person or group that has been given the authority, confidence, or power to do something.

1. Having authority or powerB2formal

   Having the power, authority, or confidence to do something.

   Empoderado

   • She felt empowered to make her own decisions.
   • The new policy made employees feel more empowered.
   • He was empowered by the team to lead the project.

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   Antônimoshelplessoppressedpowerlesssubjugatedweak

2. Given legal or official authorityB2formal

   Having been given the legal or official power to act.

   Empoderado

   • The committee is empowered to enforce the regulations.
   • The agent was empowered to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
   • The court empowered the trustee to manage the estate.

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   Antônimosdeprivedstrippedunauthorizedunentitled

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de dar a alguém poder, autoridade ou autonomia, ou de tornar alguém mais confiante e capaz de agir.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving someone the authority, power, or confidence to do something.

1. Give authority or powerB2formal

   To give someone the authority or power to do something.

   Empoderar

   • The new law empowers local governments to make decisions.
   • The manager empowered her team to handle customer complaints.
   • The constitution empowers the president to veto legislation.

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2. Enable or strengthenB2formal

   To make someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.

   Empoderar

   • Education empowers people to improve their lives.
   • The program aims to empower women in rural communities.
   • Knowledge empowers individuals to make informed choices.

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   Antônimosdisableenervateundermineweaken