power

1 of 3

noun

pow·er ˈpau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce power (audio)

often attributive

a(1)

: ability to act or produce an effect

(2)

: ability to get extra-base hits

(3)

: capacity for being acted upon or undergoing an effect

: legal or official authority, capacity, or right

: possession of control, authority, or influence over others

: one having such power

specifically : a sovereign state

: a controlling group : establishment

—often used in the phrase the powers that be

archaic : a force of armed men

chiefly dialectal : a large number or quantity

: physical might

: mental or moral efficacy

: political control or influence

powers plural : an order of angels see celestial hierarchy

: the number of times as indicated by an exponent that a number occurs as a factor in a product

5 to the third power is 125

also : the product itself

8 is a power of 2

: cardinal number sense 2

: a source or means of supplying energy

especially : electricity

: motive power

: the time rate at which work is done or energy emitted or transferred

: magnification sense 2b

: scope entry 1 sense 3

: the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when a particular alternative hypothesis happens to be true

power

2 of 3

verb

powered; powering; powers

transitive verb

: to supply with power and especially motive power

: to give impetus to

intransitive verb

: to move about by means of motive power

: to move with great speed or force

power

3 of 3

adjective

: operated mechanically or electrically rather than manually

a car with power locks

power tools

: of, relating to, or utilizing strength

plays a power game

also : powerful sense 1

a power critic

: of, relating to, or being a meal at which influential people discuss business or politics

a power lunch

Example Sentences

Noun She is from a very wealthy family with a lot of social power. The company abused its power, forcing workers to work overtime without pay. The company was almost destroyed in a power struggle between its two founders. After the emperor died, power passed to his eldest son. the peaceful transfer of power to the newly elected president The president was removed from power in the recent uprising. The new government has taken power. The rebels rose to power several years ago. A small company with only a few products has grown to become a power in the industry. Our state is now the region's leading economic power. Verb The running back powered through the defensive line. He powered the ball past the goalie. She powered her way to the finish line. Adjective The car comes equipped with power windows. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Nuclear power also poses risks, including disposing of highly radioactive waste and keeping that technology out of the hands of rogue countries or nefarious groups that may pursue a nuclear weapons program.

Menelaos Hadjicostis, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 But Fitzgerald’s motivation to show in the city this season was personal, and came more out of a desire to continue to grow her business while proving her worth alongside other power players.

José Criales-unzueta, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 Apple supplier Foxconn Technology Group and auto makers Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp. were hit by power-supply curbs.

Anna Hirtenstein, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 On Tuesday, as air conditioners whirred amid the stifling heat, California set a record for power consumption and authorities nearly instituted rolling blackouts when the electrical grid capacity was at its breaking point.

CBS News, 10 Sep. 2022 Most of Oregon is in extreme fire danger, as several fires are already burning, evacuations have been ordered in several regions and power has been shut off to thousands of customers due to the high fire risk.

Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2022 Earlier this week, the German government was dealt a blow to its plans to keep some nuclear power plants online as back-up reserve.

Eyk Henning, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022 One power provider shut off electricity for 30,000 homes and businesses in Portland and Salem, Oregon, Friday to help reduce the risk of fire activity that could become dangerous.

Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 With millions more people dependent on cooling, power grids will need to be overhauled to accommodate summer demand while minimizing emissions.

Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022

Verb

Russia may face a longer and deeper recession as the impact of U.S. and European sanctions spreads, handicapping sectors that the country has relied on for years to power its economy, according to an internal report prepared for the government.

Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Stanford engineering professor Mark Jacobson believes the U.S. can power itself using only wind, solar, and hydropower by 2050.

The Week Staff, The Week, 4 Sep. 2022 Choosing the right helmet is as important as choosing the right bicycle for your leisurely weekends rides or comfy e-bike to power you through your morning commute.

Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 19 Aug. 2022 Such a policy would be a disaster for Florida, which heavily relies on immigrants to power its agriculture and tourism-dependent economy, said David Metellus, director of policy and politics for the Florida Immigrant Coalition.

Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022 This deal can turn your Wednesday dips into a gastronomic roller coaster ride that’s going to power you through the end of the week.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Russia is punching back against European sanctions and military support for Ukraine, targeting Europe’s ability to power its economy.

Joe Wallace, WSJ, 17 June 2022 Millions of Indians live and work in GCC countries, and New Delhi depends on oil-rich Gulf Arab states to power its energy-thirsty economy.

Leila Sackur, NBC News, 9 June 2022 Europe remains heavily dependent on Russian gas exports to power its economy, with Russian energy comprising as much as 70% or 80% of the fuel supply in some eastern European countries.

Anchorage Daily News, 24 Mar. 2022

Adjective

With mega-power tensions on the rise, LHX is going to benefit from the inevitable increases in defense spending that are going to cascade across the globe.

Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Nick Saban for a decade has been an advocate for nine-game conference schedules, in part to add spice to home schedules that have for years included three non-power conference opponents.

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 25 July 2022 The Bearcats, who finished undefeated in the regular season, became the first non-power-five team to earn a spot inside the College Football Playoff committee's top four on Nov. 23.

Brooks Sutherland, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2021 Whitford did what most folks say all Indiana's non-power conference schools should do: Load up on the best of the rest in-state players.

Matthew Glenesk, The Indianapolis Star, 8 June 2022 Great to see this @CA_DWR @SolarAquaGrid @TurlockID solar-over-canal project moving from idea to proof-of-concept construction - a baby step potentially helping CA and the planet with both water and clean-power gains.

Roger Bales, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022 The little things stood out during Joe Biden’s sober nine-minute Tuesday afternoon speech addressing the most serious super-power crisis of this century.

Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 22 Feb. 2022 The Lower lake is reserved for canoeing, non-power boating and swimming from mid-May to mid-September.

Megan Marples, CNN, 3 Feb. 2022 Why does America, a super-power, celebrate such an important holiday with a turkey?

Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2021 See More

Phrases Containing power

Kids Definition

power 1 of 2

noun

pow·er ˈpau̇-ər How to pronounce power (audio)

: possession of control, authority, or influence over others

: a nation that has influence among other nations

a foreign power

: the ability to act or produce an effect

It's in your power to change things.

: the right to do something

the president's powers

: physical might : strength

The wind grew in power.

: the number of times as shown by an exponent that a number is used as a factor to obtain a product

10³ is the third power of 10 and means 10 × 10 × 10.

: force or energy used to do work

electric power

: the rate of speed at which work is done

: the number of times an optical instrument (as a microscope) magnifies the object viewed

power

2 of 2

verb

powered; powering

: to supply with a form of energy

The old train was powered by coal.

Legal Definition

power

noun

pow·er

: capability of acting or of producing an effect

parties of unequal bargaining power

: authority or capacity to act that is delegated by law or constitution

—often used in pl.

— commerce power

often capitalized C&P : the power delegated to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution to regulate commerce especially among the states see also commerce clause

— concurrent power

: a power that is held simultaneously by more than one entity

specifically : a power delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution that is also held by the states

— enumerated powers \\ i-ˈnü-mə-ˌrā-təd-, -ˈnyü- \\

: the powers specifically named and delegated to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution compare reserved powers in this entry

— executive power

: the power delegated to the executive of a government

specifically : any or all of the powers delegated to the president under Article II of the U.S. Constitution

— implied power

: a power that is reasonably necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of a power expressly granted

especially : a power that is not specifically delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution but that is implied by the necessary and proper clause to be delegated for the purpose of carrying out the enumerated powers see also McCulloch v. Maryland

— judicial power

: the power granted to the judicial branch of a government

specifically : the power delegated to the judiciary under Article III of the U.S. Constitution

— legislative power

: the power delegated to a legislative branch of a government

specifically : any or all of the powers delegated to Congress under Article I of the U.S. Constitution

— police power

: the power of a government to exercise reasonable control over persons and property within its jurisdiction in the interest of the general security, health, safety, morals, and welfare except where legally prohibited (as by constitutional provision)

— reserved powers

: the political powers reserved by a constitution to the exclusive jurisdiction of a specified political authority

specifically : powers that are not expressly delegated to the federal government nor expressly prohibited to the states and are therefore left to the states under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution compare enumerated powers in this entry

— spending power

: the power granted to a government body to make expenditures

specifically : the power delegated to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the U.S.

— taxing power

: the power granted to a government body to lay and collect taxes

specifically : such power delegated to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution

— war powers

: the powers delegated to the executive and legislative branches of the federal government relating to the waging of war: as

a : the power delegated to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution to declare war

b : the power delegated to the president under Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution to serve as commander in chief of the armed forces

: an ability, authority, or right usually conferred by one person upon another to do something that effects a change in a legal relationship

specifically : such authority or right to affect another's interest in property (as by conveyance) see also power of appointment, power of attorney

— collateral power

: naked power in this entry

— general power

: a power that may be exercised in favor of anyone including the donee

— implied power

: the power of one acting under an implied agency

— naked power

: a power (as a power of sale) granted to one who has no interest in the property to which the power relates (as an executor who is not a legatee or devisee)

called also collateral power

compare power coupled with an interest in this entry

— power appendant \\ -ə-ˈpen-dənt \\

: a power coupled with an interest (as a grant of a lease) that the donee can exercise only out of an estate (as a life estate) that he or she holds

called also power appurtenant

— power coupled with an interest

: a power accompanying an interest of the donee in the property to which the power relates

— power in gross

: a naked power exercisable by the donee only in the creation of estates that will not attach to the estate the donee holds or be satisfied out of the donee's own interest

— power of acceptance

: the power of an offeree to bind an offeror to a contract by accepting the offer

— power of modification \\ -ˌmä-də-fə-ˈkā-shən \\

: a power reserved in an instrument (as one creating a trust) to make changes by a specified method

— power of revocation

: a power usually reserved by a person in an instrument (as one creating a trust) to revoke the legal relationship that the person has created or made a possibility

— power of sale

: a power granted (as in a will, trust, or mortgage) to sell the property to which the power relates often under specified circumstances (as upon the default of a mortgage)

— power of termination

: a power of a grantor or the grantor's successors in interest to enter upon an estate that was granted upon a condition after the breach of the condition in order to terminate the granted estate and revest it in the grantor or successors in interest

called also right of entry, right of reentry

— special power

: a power in which the person or class of persons to whom the disposition of property under the power is to be made is expressly designated and excludes the donee or where the power is to transfer, charge, or encumber any estate less than a fee simple

— stock power

: an irrevocable power of attorney used in making a transfer of a certificate of stock

: possession of control, authority, or influence over others

: one having such power

specifically : a sovereign state

: political control or influence

单词	powers
释义	power 1 of 3 noun pow·er ˈpau̇(-ə)r often attributive 1 a(1) : ability to act or produce an effect (2) : ability to get extra-base hits (3) : capacity for being acted upon or undergoing an effect b : legal or official authority, capacity, or right 2 a : possession of control, authority, or influence over others b : one having such power specifically : a sovereign state c : a controlling group : establishment —often used in the phrase the powers that be d archaic : a force of armed men e chiefly dialectal : a large number or quantity 3 a : physical might b : mental or moral efficacy c : political control or influence 4 powers plural : an order of angels see celestial hierarchy 5 a : the number of times as indicated by an exponent that a number occurs as a factor in a product 5 to the third power is 125 also : the product itself 8 is a power of 2 b : cardinal number sense 2 6 a : a source or means of supplying energy especially : electricity b : motive power c : the time rate at which work is done or energy emitted or transferred 7 : magnification sense 2b 8 : scope entry 1 sense 3 9 : the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when a particular alternative hypothesis happens to be true power 2 of 3 verb powered; powering; powers transitive verb 1 : to supply with power and especially motive power 2 : to give impetus to intransitive verb 1 : to move about by means of motive power 2 : to move with great speed or force power 3 of 3 adjective 1 : operated mechanically or electrically rather than manually a car with power locks power tools 2 : of, relating to, or utilizing strength plays a power game also : powerful sense 1 a power critic 3 : of, relating to, or being a meal at which influential people discuss business or politics a power lunch Synonyms Noun arm authority clutch command control death grip dominion grip hold mastery reign rein(s) sway See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She is from a very wealthy family with a lot of social power. The company abused its power, forcing workers to work overtime without pay. The company was almost destroyed in a power struggle between its two founders. After the emperor died, power passed to his eldest son. the peaceful transfer of power to the newly elected president The president was removed from power in the recent uprising. The new government has taken power. The rebels rose to power several years ago. A small company with only a few products has grown to become a power in the industry. Our state is now the region's leading economic power. Verb The running back powered through the defensive line. He powered the ball past the goalie. She powered her way to the finish line. Adjective The car comes equipped with power windows. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Nuclear power also poses risks, including disposing of highly radioactive waste and keeping that technology out of the hands of rogue countries or nefarious groups that may pursue a nuclear weapons program. Menelaos Hadjicostis, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 But Fitzgerald’s motivation to show in the city this season was personal, and came more out of a desire to continue to grow her business while proving her worth alongside other power players. José Criales-unzueta, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 Apple supplier Foxconn Technology Group and auto makers Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp. were hit by power-supply curbs. Anna Hirtenstein, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 On Tuesday, as air conditioners whirred amid the stifling heat, California set a record for power consumption and authorities nearly instituted rolling blackouts when the electrical grid capacity was at its breaking point. CBS News, 10 Sep. 2022 Most of Oregon is in extreme fire danger, as several fires are already burning, evacuations have been ordered in several regions and power has been shut off to thousands of customers due to the high fire risk. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2022 Earlier this week, the German government was dealt a blow to its plans to keep some nuclear power plants online as back-up reserve. Eyk Henning, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022 One power provider shut off electricity for 30,000 homes and businesses in Portland and Salem, Oregon, Friday to help reduce the risk of fire activity that could become dangerous. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 With millions more people dependent on cooling, power grids will need to be overhauled to accommodate summer demand while minimizing emissions. Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 Verb Russia may face a longer and deeper recession as the impact of U.S. and European sanctions spreads, handicapping sectors that the country has relied on for years to power its economy, according to an internal report prepared for the government. Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Stanford engineering professor Mark Jacobson believes the U.S. can power itself using only wind, solar, and hydropower by 2050. The Week Staff, The Week, 4 Sep. 2022 Choosing the right helmet is as important as choosing the right bicycle for your leisurely weekends rides or comfy e-bike to power you through your morning commute. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 19 Aug. 2022 Such a policy would be a disaster for Florida, which heavily relies on immigrants to power its agriculture and tourism-dependent economy, said David Metellus, director of policy and politics for the Florida Immigrant Coalition. Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022 This deal can turn your Wednesday dips into a gastronomic roller coaster ride that’s going to power you through the end of the week. San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Russia is punching back against European sanctions and military support for Ukraine, targeting Europe’s ability to power its economy. Joe Wallace, WSJ, 17 June 2022 Millions of Indians live and work in GCC countries, and New Delhi depends on oil-rich Gulf Arab states to power its energy-thirsty economy. Leila Sackur, NBC News, 9 June 2022 Europe remains heavily dependent on Russian gas exports to power its economy, with Russian energy comprising as much as 70% or 80% of the fuel supply in some eastern European countries. Anchorage Daily News, 24 Mar. 2022 Adjective With mega-power tensions on the rise, LHX is going to benefit from the inevitable increases in defense spending that are going to cascade across the globe. Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Nick Saban for a decade has been an advocate for nine-game conference schedules, in part to add spice to home schedules that have for years included three non-power conference opponents. Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 25 July 2022 The Bearcats, who finished undefeated in the regular season, became the first non-power-five team to earn a spot inside the College Football Playoff committee's top four on Nov. 23. Brooks Sutherland, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2021 Whitford did what most folks say all Indiana's non-power conference schools should do: Load up on the best of the rest in-state players. Matthew Glenesk, The Indianapolis Star, 8 June 2022 Great to see this @CA_DWR @SolarAquaGrid @TurlockID solar-over-canal project moving from idea to proof-of-concept construction - a baby step potentially helping CA and the planet with both water and clean-power gains. Roger Bales, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022 The little things stood out during Joe Biden’s sober nine-minute Tuesday afternoon speech addressing the most serious super-power crisis of this century. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 22 Feb. 2022 The Lower lake is reserved for canoeing, non-power boating and swimming from mid-May to mid-September. Megan Marples, CNN, 3 Feb. 2022 Why does America, a super-power, celebrate such an important holiday with a turkey? Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French poer, pouer, from poer to be able, from Vulgar Latin potēre, alteration of Latin posse* — more at potent First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb 1540, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Adjective 1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing power at full power black power balance of power flower power do (someone) a power of good higher power in someone's power more power to someone man power motive power nuclear power police power power-assisted steering power cut power function power forward power of attorney power pack power plant power play power series power politics power(s) of persuasion power shovel power steering power structure power strip power struggle power take-off power trip power train power up power walk purchasing power resolving power the corridors/halls of power staying power the power behind the throne war power within someone's power world power great power drawing power power point power dive buying power sea power power mower power base counter-power power station residual power power sweep more power to someone's elbow under one's own power reserved power power chord power broker high-power pulling power alternative power shift/tip/tilt the balance of power will to power on a power trip See More at full power black power balance of power flower power do (someone) a power of good higher power in someone's power more power to someone man power motive power nuclear power police power power-assisted steering power cut power function power forward power of attorney power pack power plant power play power series power politics power(s) of persuasion power shovel power steering power structure power strip power struggle power take-off power trip power train power up power walk purchasing power resolving power the corridors/halls of power staying power the power behind the throne war power within someone's power world power great power drawing power power point power dive buying power sea power power mower power base counter-power power station residual power power sweep more power to someone's elbow under one's own power reserved power power chord power broker high-power pulling power alternative power shift/tip/tilt the balance of power will to power on a power trip See More Kids Definition power 1 of 2 noun pow·er ˈpau̇-ər 1 : possession of control, authority, or influence over others 2 : a nation that has influence among other nations a foreign power 3 : the ability to act or produce an effect It's in your power to change things. 4 : the right to do something the president's powers 5 : physical might : strength The wind grew in power. 6 : the number of times as shown by an exponent that a number is used as a factor to obtain a product 10³ is the third power of 10 and means 10 × 10 × 10. 7 : force or energy used to do work electric power 8 : the rate of speed at which work is done 9 : the number of times an optical instrument (as a microscope) magnifies the object viewed power 2 of 2 verb powered; powering : to supply with a form of energy The old train was powered by coal. Medical Definition power noun pow·er ˈpau̇(-ə)r 1 : an inherent property or effect a drug that enhances the heart's pumping power Kathleen Fackelmann 2 : magnification sense 2b Legal Definition power noun pow·er 1 : capability of acting or of producing an effect parties of unequal bargaining power 2 a : authority or capacity to act that is delegated by law or constitution —often used in pl. — commerce power often capitalized C&P : the power delegated to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution to regulate commerce especially among the states see also commerce clause — concurrent power : a power that is held simultaneously by more than one entity specifically : a power delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution that is also held by the states — enumerated powers \\ i-ˈnü-mə-ˌrā-təd-, -ˈnyü- \\ : the powers specifically named and delegated to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution compare reserved powers in this entry — executive power : the power delegated to the executive of a government specifically : any or all of the powers delegated to the president under Article II of the U.S. Constitution — implied power : a power that is reasonably necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of a power expressly granted especially : a power that is not specifically delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution but that is implied by the necessary and proper clause to be delegated for the purpose of carrying out the enumerated powers see also McCulloch v. Maryland — judicial power : the power granted to the judicial branch of a government specifically : the power delegated to the judiciary under Article III of the U.S. Constitution — legislative power : the power delegated to a legislative branch of a government specifically : any or all of the powers delegated to Congress under Article I of the U.S. Constitution — police power : the power of a government to exercise reasonable control over persons and property within its jurisdiction in the interest of the general security, health, safety, morals, and welfare except where legally prohibited (as by constitutional provision) — reserved powers : the political powers reserved by a constitution to the exclusive jurisdiction of a specified political authority specifically : powers that are not expressly delegated to the federal government nor expressly prohibited to the states and are therefore left to the states under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution compare enumerated powers in this entry — spending power : the power granted to a government body to make expenditures specifically : the power delegated to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the U.S. — taxing power : the power granted to a government body to lay and collect taxes specifically : such power delegated to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution — war powers : the powers delegated to the executive and legislative branches of the federal government relating to the waging of war: as a : the power delegated to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution to declare war b : the power delegated to the president under Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution to serve as commander in chief of the armed forces b : an ability, authority, or right usually conferred by one person upon another to do something that effects a change in a legal relationship specifically : such authority or right to affect another's interest in property (as by conveyance) see also power of appointment, power of attorney — collateral power : naked power in this entry — general power : a power that may be exercised in favor of anyone including the donee — implied power : the power of one acting under an implied agency — naked power : a power (as a power of sale) granted to one who has no interest in the property to which the power relates (as an executor who is not a legatee or devisee) called also collateral power compare power coupled with an interest in this entry — power appendant \\ -ə-ˈpen-dənt \\ : a power coupled with an interest (as a grant of a lease) that the donee can exercise only out of an estate (as a life estate) that he or she holds called also power appurtenant — power coupled with an interest : a power accompanying an interest of the donee in the property to which the power relates — power in gross : a naked power exercisable by the donee only in the creation of estates that will not attach to the estate the donee holds or be satisfied out of the donee's own interest — power of acceptance : the power of an offeree to bind an offeror to a contract by accepting the offer — power of modification \\ -ˌmä-də-fə-ˈkā-shən \\ : a power reserved in an instrument (as one creating a trust) to make changes by a specified method — power of revocation : a power usually reserved by a person in an instrument (as one creating a trust) to revoke the legal relationship that the person has created or made a possibility — power of sale : a power granted (as in a will, trust, or mortgage) to sell the property to which the power relates often under specified circumstances (as upon the default of a mortgage) — power of termination : a power of a grantor or the grantor's successors in interest to enter upon an estate that was granted upon a condition after the breach of the condition in order to terminate the granted estate and revest it in the grantor or successors in interest called also right of entry, right of reentry — special power : a power in which the person or class of persons to whom the disposition of property under the power is to be made is expressly designated and excludes the donee or where the power is to transfer, charge, or encumber any estate less than a fee simple — stock power : an irrevocable power of attorney used in making a transfer of a certificate of stock 3 a : possession of control, authority, or influence over others b : one having such power specifically : a sovereign state c : political control or influence powers 1 of 2 noun plural of power 1 as in dominions the right or means to command or control others the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dominions controls reigns sways authorities reins sovereignties arms privileges jurisdictions commands grips clutches influences death grips prerogatives rights dominances voices masteries holds managements weights leverages supremacies clouts directions importances pulls predominances imperiums eminences moments sovranties Antonyms & Near Antonyms weaknesses impotences impotencies 2 as in faculties a natural ability of the mind or body dogs have a very highly developed power of smell Synonyms & Similar Words faculties capabilities capacities functions instincts talents aptitudes gifts endowments genii knacks flairs geniuses Antonyms & Near Antonyms incapacities inabilities incapabilities inaptitudes 3 as in energies something with a usable capacity for doing work nuclear power Synonyms & Similar Words energies fuels forces propellents kindlings propellants powers 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of power as in fuels Synonyms & Similar Words fuels charges fires pushes switches energizes moves sparks discharges triggers electrifies activates generates sets off recharges turns over trips touches off kicks over releases launches turns on vitalizes drives starts reactivates stimulates actuates arouses excites runs ignites steps up jump-starts incites provokes accelerates kick-starts cranks (up) quickens speeds (up) instigates stirs up catalyzes Antonyms & Near Antonyms cuts kills brakes turns off arrests stops deactivates checks sticks stalls jams halts shuts off stunts cuts out suppresses slows cuts off represses decelerates draws up See More
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