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The present tense form of 'empower' is empower or empowers. Example: He empowers others to reach their full potential. (He empowers others to reach their full potential.)
Definition of “empower”
- to give power or authority to someone
- to make someone stronger and more confident
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | empower |
| Present Continuous | empowering |
| Present Perfect | empowered |
Example
He empowers his team to take risks.
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They empower individuals to make a difference.
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She is empowering others to stand up for their rights.
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They are empowering communities to create sustainable solutions.
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He has empowered countless individuals to achieve their goals.
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They have empowered marginalized groups to have a voice.
empower Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | empower |
| Singular Second Person (You) | empower |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | empowers |
| Plural (We/You/They) | empower |
Example
I empower others to believe in themselves.
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You empower individuals to make a difference.
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He empowers his team to take initiative.
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She empowers others to overcome challenges.
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It empowers individuals to create positive change.
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We empower communities to thrive.
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You empower people to reach their full potential.
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They empower individuals to make a difference.
