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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 |
adjective + (n.)power
absolute,
awesome,
coercive,
colonial,
destructive,
divine,
dominant,
durable,
electric,
electrical,
explanatory,
healing,
hydroelectric,
immense,
imperial,
inherent,
judicial,
legislative,
magical,
mighty,
nuclear,
political,
predictive,
raw,
regional,
relative,
renewable,
solar,
sovereign,
statistical,
supernatural
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verb + (n.)power
abuse, consolidate, diminish, exercise, exert, gain, generate, grant, harness, possess, relinquish, restore, retain, seize, supply, underestimate, wield
(n.)power
+ verb
derive, regulate
noun + (n.)power
abuse,
balance,
bargaining,
battery,
buying,
coal,
computing,
concentration,
distribution,
electricity,
microwave,
monopoly,
processing,
purchasing,
rise,
separation,
staying,
subpoena,
transfer,
turbine,
veto,
watt,
wealth,
wind
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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 |
(v.)power
+ noun
cell, diesel, drive, economy, engine, fuel, gas, gasoline, hydrogen, jet, motor, pair, steam, technology
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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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