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

• 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

Lila felt energized by her role in shaping the company’s future. —Melody Wilding, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

Promises of uncovering secret assassination files and naming powerful pedophiles kept the MAGA movement energized for years. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025

As of July 7, electric Uranus is also energizing and liberating you, and alongside harmony-seeking Venus, romantic sparks are almost inevitable. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025

That emotional stance energizes her supporters and turns community fears into a sense of political unity. —Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 July 2025

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
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

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