- (of people) being able to control and influence people and events synonym influential
- an incredibly powerful organization
- extremely/immensely/enormously powerful
- The US remains the most powerful nation in the world.
- She is still a powerful figure in the party.
- a rich and powerful man
- Fortunately we have some powerful allies.
- Over time these groups have grown more powerful.
- Europe has become increasingly powerful on the world stage.
Extra Examples- locally powerful landowners
- He was the most powerful man in the country after the king.
- It is a country where religious leaders are often more powerful than politicians.
- This extremist movement has become increasingly powerful in recent years.
- Why are there still so few women in politically powerful positions?
- I felt powerful and in control.
- Lincoln proved too powerful for City.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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- having great power or force; very effective
- a powerful engine
- a powerful voice
- a powerful telescope
- A huge and powerful storm is on track to hit Florida.
- I traded my computer in for a more powerful model.
- Capitalism is an immensely powerful force in modern society.
- Gene technology is a very powerful tool.
- Humour can be a powerful weapon.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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- having a strong effect on your thoughts, feelings or body
- a powerful image/symbol/speech
- He was prescribed a more powerful painkiller.
- Fear is a powerful emotion.
- Her background has had a powerful influence on her film-making.
- A successful prosecution would send a powerful message.
Extra Examples- This is an enormously powerful idea.
- What makes these stories so powerful?
- There is a powerful argument for changing the law.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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- (of a person or an animal) physically strong synonym muscular
- a powerful body
- a powerful athlete
- When she trots she covers ground like a powerful horse rather than a pony.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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