Embolden vs. Empower — What's the Difference?

To foster boldness or courage in.

Give (someone) the authority or power to do something

(transitive) To render (someone) bolder or more courageous.

To invest with power, especially legal power or official authority.

(transitive) To encourage, inspire, or motivate.

To equip or supply with an ability; enable

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(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.

To give boldness or courage to; to encourage.

(transitive) 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.

Give encouragement to

To give authority to; to delegate power to; to commission; to authorize (having commonly a legal force); as, the Supreme Court is empowered to try and decide cases, civil or criminal; the attorney is empowered to sign an acquittance, and discharge the debtor.

To give moral or physical power, faculties, or abilities to.

To enable or permit; to give more opportunity for independent action.

Give or delegate power or authority to;

Give qualities or abilities to