energize

verb

en·er·gize | \ˈe-nər-ˌjīz

energized; energizing

Definition of energize

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

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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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When the founder of cheerful New York bakery Flour Shop returned earlier this month as a headliner for the JW Marriott Venice Food & Wine Festival, she was energized, in part because of her hotel’s location. — Alia Akkam, Vogue, "Finding the Best Sweets in Venice With Amirah Kassem," 24 May 2018 And at the same time, it's energized Republicans, too, Reynolds said. — Paul Gattis, AL.com, "Special election Tuesday to fill seat held by Jim Patterson," 25 Mar. 2018 If the right-to-work question moved to August, union members might not turn out in November because they wouldn't be energized by a ballot question affecting their paychecks, Kuhlman said. — Allison Kite, kansascity, "Right-to-work vote is coming in Missouri, but will a change in timing boost GOP? | The Kansas City Star," 20 Mar. 2018 Once people are a part of your team, they’ll be energized and continually drawn to supporting your organization’s core goals and mission. — Eric Titner, USA TODAY, "Workplace: Develop your organizational culture and leadership," 12 Mar. 2018 If Democrats are not yet organized, they are certainly energized, less by specific policies than by their general loathing of Trump. — Alexander Nazaryan, Newsweek, "Can Donald Trump, the Most Unpopular President Ever, Save Republicans From a Massive Defeat in 2018?," 21 Feb. 2018 It was energized, helping each other on the defensive end. — Joe Vardon, cleveland.com, "Isaiah Thomas said Cavaliers go 'separate ways' in loss to Magic: Game 52 rewind," 7 Feb. 2018 Despite the uneven playing field, Turkey’s opposition parties—often criticized for being divided and weak—have energized the country with serious and well-organized campaigns. — Time, "Turkey's Elections May Be Imperfect But They Still Matter," 22 June 2018 The issue has energized women in Argentina -- a Catholic country and Pope Francis' homeland. — Doug Criss, CNN, "5 things for June 15: FBI report, immigration, Trump Foundation, Argentina, teens," 15 June 2018

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