empower in Dutch
empower in Dutch is machtigen, volmacht geven, bemoedigen — empower means to give someone the authority or legal right to do something.
empower in Dutch
machtigen
(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
volmacht geven
(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
bemoedigen
(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.
What does "empower" mean?
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verb To give someone the authority or legal right to do something.
"The new law empowers local councils to set their own budgets."
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verb To give someone greater confidence or control over their own life.
"The workshop was designed to empower young women to pursue careers in science."
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empower in a sentence
- The new law empowers local councils to set their own budgets.
- The workshop was designed to empower young women to pursue careers in science.
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What is "empower" in Dutch?
"empower" in Dutch is machtigen, volmacht geven, bemoedigen. empower means: To give someone the authority or legal right to do something.
How do you use "empower" in a sentence?
Example: "The new law empowers local councils to set their own budgets." In Dutch, "empower" is machtigen, volmacht geven, bemoedigen.
Are there other ways to say "empower" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "empower": machtigen, volmacht geven, bemoedigen.
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