Synonyms & related words for empower

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of empower — including authorize, endow, endue, enable, enfranchise, invest. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to empower

Explore words related to empower — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include empowerment, capacitate, sceptered, inspire, embolden, habilitating, educate, encourage. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for empower

Common synonyms for empower include authorize, endow, endue, enable, enfranchise, invest, entitle, deputize — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does empower come from?

The word empower breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pow-, from Latin posse (“to be able”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.