empower in German
empower in German is bevollmächtigen, ermächtigen, befähigen — empower means to give someone the authority or legal right to do something.
empower in German
bevollmächtigen
(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
ermächtigen
(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
befähigen
(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
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 German?
"empower" in German is bevollmächtigen, ermächtigen, befähigen. 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 German, "empower" is bevollmächtigen, ermächtigen, befähigen.
Are there other ways to say "empower" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "empower": bevollmächtigen, ermächtigen, befähigen.
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