energize

verb

en·​er·​gize ˈe-nər-ˌjīz 

energized; energizing

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to put forth energy : act

energization

ˌe-nər-ˌjī-ˈzā-shən 

noun

energizer noun

Synonyms of energize

• stimulate

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

But even then, the film feels energized by its bold mixture of pulp pleasures and weighty musings, operating with a bruising efficiency that Ali’s skilled assassin would no doubt respect. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

In an era of worsening doctor shortages and an aging population, the ability to retain and re-energize good physicians may be the most underrated cost lever in all of healthcare. — Aric Coffman, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Dak Prescott’s four touchdown passes against the Commanders and notching his name as the franchise leader in passing touchdowns has Jones energized. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Talarico's outreach to Black communities, getting people energized and to the polls in November, is also working against some of the residual wariness from voters like Edward Richard, which is applied to most Democratic politicians. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Phrases Containing energize

• de-energize
• re-energize

Rhymes for energize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

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