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.
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Participants were asked about their emotional response to their favorite music and the researchers assigned four themes: energizing/activating, happy/cheerful, calming/relaxing, and moving/bittersweet.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Oct. 2023
Plus, there’s no getting away from Trump, who can bolster Republican turnout but, more significantly, energize Democrats.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2023
It was originally considered peasant food, keeping people who worked in the fields energized and full.
—Isa Zapata, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2023
Selected as North Macedonia’s international Oscar submission shortly after its premiere in Venice’s Horizons strand, the film has already been picked up by Focus Features for its Stateside release, which speaks to the crossover appeal of its offbeat but energizing storytelling.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2023
There were various factors: The party in control of the White House tends to lose ground in midterm elections, Republican turnout in key California districts was soft because Trump wasn’t on the ballot, and Democratic voters were energized by their loathing for Trump and his policies.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2023
Melba Patillo Beals said being harassed at the school hurt her soul, but the oppression energized her to graduate and launch a successful career in news reporting and to earn degrees.
—Rikki Klaus, CNN, 26 Sep. 2023
Armstrong liked energizing the neighborhood with a little joyous noise himself.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 20 Sep. 2023
Talkin’ ‘bout my generation: Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off a monthlong tour on Thursday of colleges across eight states as the Biden campaign looks to energize young voters, per NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez, Molly Roecker and Nnamdi Egwuonwu.
—Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2023
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Oct. 2023
Plus, there’s no getting away from Trump, who can bolster Republican turnout but, more significantly, energize Democrats.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2023
It was originally considered peasant food, keeping people who worked in the fields energized and full.
—Isa Zapata, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2023
Selected as North Macedonia’s international Oscar submission shortly after its premiere in Venice’s Horizons strand, the film has already been picked up by Focus Features for its Stateside release, which speaks to the crossover appeal of its offbeat but energizing storytelling.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2023
There were various factors: The party in control of the White House tends to lose ground in midterm elections, Republican turnout in key California districts was soft because Trump wasn’t on the ballot, and Democratic voters were energized by their loathing for Trump and his policies.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2023
Melba Patillo Beals said being harassed at the school hurt her soul, but the oppression energized her to graduate and launch a successful career in news reporting and to earn degrees.
—Rikki Klaus, CNN, 26 Sep. 2023
Armstrong liked energizing the neighborhood with a little joyous noise himself.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 20 Sep. 2023
Talkin’ ‘bout my generation: Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off a monthlong tour on Thursday of colleges across eight states as the Biden campaign looks to energize young voters, per NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez, Molly Roecker and Nnamdi Egwuonwu.
—Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2023
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First Known Use
circa 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energize. Accessed 6 Nov. 2023.
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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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