- present participle of empower.
empowering
Example Sentences
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For people tinkering around the edges, with the goal of feeling stronger and more energetic, the glut of recommendations in here could feel empowering, perhaps like a sturdy reference text.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026
I’m in favor of empowering patients to participate in their healthcare decisions, but some information should be delivered to a patient by their doctor, not a phone app.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
“And I think it’s very empowering, and I’m so happy to see my work on the wall at the Getty.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
"It felt really empowering that I could have that written down to say I want X amount donated."
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The Panthers educated and empowered the people. That tactic of empowering the oppressed goes even further back than the Panthers though. Name one.”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
