energize
verb
en·er·gize
ˈe-nər-ˌjīz 
energized; energizing
1
: to make energetic, vigorous, or active
energized by the coach's pep talk
2
: to impart energy to
sunlight energizes the chemical reactions
3
: to apply voltage to
: to put forth energy : act
energizer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of energize in a Sentence
His rousing speech energized the crowd.
You'll feel more energized after a bit of exercise.
Recent Examples on the Web
Socializing, networking and expanding interests will energize you.
—
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2024
Blue Dream is known for its sweet berry aroma, and it’s often described as a daytime strain due to its energizing qualities.
—Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
Young people, in particular, are energized in their beliefs.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
Opposition to gay rights particularly energized Mrs. LaHaye.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Inter Miami takes on Nashville SC on Saturday for the third time in six weeks, Lionel Messi is fit and energized, and nobody knows better than Nashville coach Gary Smith how dangerous the men in pink can be when their Argentine captain is on his game.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The Rotterdam Philharmonic brought its tour to an energizing close a few weeks ago.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
More broadly, proponents hope to energize a Republican and conservative religious voting base while attracting centrist voters, especially parents, for electoral wins down the road.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The university also has invested deeply in science, technology, engineering and math, opening a major science center in 2017 that has energized much of the faculty.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2024
Blue Dream is known for its sweet berry aroma, and it’s often described as a daytime strain due to its energizing qualities.
—Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024
Young people, in particular, are energized in their beliefs.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
Opposition to gay rights particularly energized Mrs. LaHaye.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Inter Miami takes on Nashville SC on Saturday for the third time in six weeks, Lionel Messi is fit and energized, and nobody knows better than Nashville coach Gary Smith how dangerous the men in pink can be when their Argentine captain is on his game.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The Rotterdam Philharmonic brought its tour to an energizing close a few weeks ago.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
More broadly, proponents hope to energize a Republican and conservative religious voting base while attracting centrist voters, especially parents, for electoral wins down the road.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The university also has invested deeply in science, technology, engineering and math, opening a major science center in 2017 that has energized much of the faculty.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
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energize
verb
en·er·gize
ˈen-ər-ˌjīz
energized; energizing
1
: to put forth energy : act
2
a
: to give energy to
sunlight energizes the chemical reactions
b
: to make energetic
3
: to apply voltage to
energizer
noun
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