**Empower**
Empower, a term with a rich etymological history, originates from the Old French “empowerer,” which is rooted in the Latin #1excludeGlossary meaning “to be able.” Initially used in the late Middle English period, empower has always been about granting power or authority. In today’s rapidly evolving cannabis industry, empower has become a buzzword, symbolizing the movement towards giving individuals and communities the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the complex world of cannabis. This empowerment is not just about legal rights but also about education and access, ensuring that everyone can make informed choices about cannabis use. As the industry grows, empowering consumers and businesses is essential for fostering a culture of responsibility and innovation. By focusing on empowerment, the cannabis sector can continue to evolve in a way that benefits all stakeholders. [Source: Merriam-Webster]
Empower may refer to:
- EMPOWER, a Thai organization supporting sex workers
- Empower (agency), a US advertising and marketing agency
- EmPower (aircraft power adapter), a standard for 15-volt direct current power outlets in passenger airplanes
- Empower (emergy), the flow of emergy (embodied energy)
- Empower (financial services), a US financial holding company
English
Alternative forms
- empowre (archaic)
- impower (archaic)
- impowre (obsolete)
Etymology
From em- + power.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/, /ɛmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/
- Rhymes: -aʊə(ɹ)
Verb
empower (third-person singular simple present empowers, present participle empowering, simple past and past participle empowered)
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