* Direct Object: The new program aims to empower women in rural communities.
* With Prepositional Phrase: The workshop empowered the students with the skills they need to start their own businesses.
* Indirect Object: The coach empowered his team to believe in their abilities.
* As an Adjective: The empowering speech inspired the audience to take action.
* In a Figurative Sense: Education is the key to empowering ourselves to create a better future.