empowered
verb
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To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
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.
Example: John found that starting up his own business empowered him greatly in social situations.
noun
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One who is empowered.
adjective
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Having been given the power to make choices relevant to one's situation.
Acting with confidence.