empower
intermediateB1/ɪmˈpaʊər/ · em-pow-er
to give someone the authority or power to do something
Meanings
to give someone the authority or power to do something
کسی کو کچھ کرنے کا اختیار یا طاقت دینا
اختیار دینا
ikhtiyaar dena
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Common Collocations
- empower individuals
- empower communities
- empower women
Example Sentences
The organization aims to empower underprivileged communities.
یہ تنظیم پسماندہ برادریوں کو اختیار دینے کا ارادہ رکھتی ہے۔
Yeh tanzeem pasmandah baradariyon ko ikhtiyar dene ka irada rakhti hai.
Education can empower people to make informed decisions.
تعلیم لوگوں کو باخبر فیصلے کرنے کے قابل بنا سکتی ہے۔
Taleem logon ko bakhabar faislay karne ke qabil bana sakti hai.
Programs that empower youth are crucial for community development.
نوجوانوں کو اختیار دینے والے پروگرام برادری کی ترقی کے لیے اہم ہیں۔
Nojawaanon ko ikhtiyar dene wale program baradari ki taraqqi ke liye ahem hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'empower' as giving someone a 'power-up' to do better.
Imagine handing over a key to someone, giving them access to a new opportunity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو کھڑا کر، نہ انتظار کر، یہ زندگی تیری ہے، بس آگے بڑھ،
Khud ko khara kar, na intezaar kar, yeh zindagi teri hai, bas aage barh,
Stand up for yourself, don't wait, this life is yours, just move forward.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جب تک خود پر اعتماد نہ ہو، کامیابی کا خواب بھی خواب ہی رہ جاتا ہے۔
Jab tak khud par aitmaad na ho, kamiyabi ka khwab bhi khwab hi reh jata hai.
Until there is self-confidence, even the dream of success remains just a dream.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "empower" — to give power or authority
First known use: 20th century
The term 'empower' emerged in the late 20th century, gaining prominence in contexts of personal and social development.