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- pronunciation:
- paU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- power up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the capability to act or function effectively.
- synonyms:
- ability, capability, capacity, faculty, might, potential
- antonyms:
- inability
- similar words:
- activity, aptitude, competence, energy, force, genius, qualification, skill, strength, vigor, virtue
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| definition 2: |
the ability to exert authority or control over others.
- synonyms:
- authority, command, control, governance, mastery, strength
- antonyms:
- powerlessness, weakness
- similar words:
- carte blanche, clout, domination, government, influence, prerogative, supremacy, sway
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| definition 3: |
a person, group, or nation that exercises authority or control, or that has wide influence.
- synonyms:
- authority, force, government, influence, ruler, superpower, world power
- similar words:
- arm, command, establishment, management, power structure, powerhouse
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| definition 4: |
the rights and privileges vested in a government or corporate body.
- synonyms:
- authority, privilege, right
- similar words:
- control
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| definition 5: |
public or military force.
- similar words:
- air power, arm, firepower, ordnance, sea power
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| definition 6: |
physical, mechanical, or electrical energy.
- synonyms:
- energy, force, steam, vigor
- similar words:
- horsepower, impetus, momentum
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| definition 7: |
great effectiveness or ability to affect the emotions or mind.
The film had power.- similar words:
- consequence, emotion, force, significance
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| definition 8: |
(often pl.) divine guidance or authority.
heavenly powers- similar words:
- divinity
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| related words: |
agent, ascendancy, authority, brawn, capability, clutch, compulsion, country, current, disposal, disposition, effect, emphasis, enemy, energy, expression, fire, hold, influence, kick, magnetism, main, majesty, monopoly, muscle, output, pull, violence, weight |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
powers, powering, powered |
| definition: |
to supply with energy or force.
a machine that is powered by electricity- synonyms:
- drive, energize
- similar words:
- activate, impel, operate
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| related words: |
charge, electrify |
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| phrase: |
power up |
Power comes from an early French word that means "to be able."
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similar to power |
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authority, control, dominion |
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some actions associated with power |
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authorize, charge, commission, control, delegate, dominate, enable, force, influence |
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some broader categories that include power |
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culture |
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some descriptions of power |
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absolute, almighty, democratic, sovereign |
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some kinds of power |
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divine, economic, military, national, personal, physical, psychological |
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some people associated with powerful |
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chief, dictator, governor, judge, king, parent, principal, ruler, tycoon |
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without power |
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feeble, helpless, weak |
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