Here are examples of the word/phrase "potentiated" used in a sentence and paraphrased in a sentence...
That amulet is what potentiated the emperor to rule for so long.
That amulet is what empowered the emperor to rule for so long.
The king potentiated his soldiers by using a mystical enchantment.
The king gave power to his soldiers by utilizing a mystical enchantment.
The scroll of the deity's fist potentiated Feng's already destructive punches.
The scroll of the deity's fist gave power to Feng's already destructive punches.
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