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
Examples of energize in a Sentence
His rousing speech energized the crowd.
You'll feel more energized after a bit of exercise.
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Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of my favorites include a matching pajama set from Cozy Earth, a Nespresso coffee maker that keeps Kaley Cuoco energized, and a glossy haircare duo from Jennifer Aniston’s brand Lolavie.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
His campaign energized Muslim and South Asian New Yorkers to vote.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Today’s young people aren’t motivated by apocalyptic warnings, they’re energized by the expanding toolbox of climate solutions and the opportunity to play an active role in shaping a brighter future.
—Alexis Abramson, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energize. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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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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