power

(noun) possession of controlling influence. Synonyms: powerfulness. Examples: "The deterrent power of nuclear weapons." "The power of his love saved her." "His powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade."

(noun) (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second).

(noun) possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done. Synonyms: ability. Examples: "Danger heightened his powers of discrimination."

(noun) (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power. Synonyms: office. Examples: "Being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage." "During his first year in office." "During his first year in power." "The power of the president."

(noun) one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority. Synonyms: force. Examples: "The mysterious presence of an evil power." "May the force be with you." "The forces of evil."

(noun) a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself. Synonyms: exponent, index.

(noun) physical strength. Synonyms: might, mightiness.

(noun) a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world. Synonyms: world power, major power, great power, superpower.

(noun) a very wealthy or powerful businessman. Synonyms: baron, big businessman, business leader, king, magnate, mogul, top executive, tycoon. Examples: "An oil baron."

(verb) supply the force or power for the functioning of. Examples: "The gasoline powers the engines."