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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We are committed to energizing the business and bolstering Paramount with contemporary technology, new leadership and a creative discipline that aims to enrich generations to come.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 July 2024
Ellison vowed to energize the business that has struggled amid Hollywood’s transition from analog to digital distribution models.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 July 2024
The American bishops revived the National Eucharistic Congress to energize Catholics and invigorate the church, which for decades has suffered from declining Mass attendance, a persistent shortage of priests and a clergy abuse scandal that harmed thousands of children and angered many Catholics.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 4 July 2024
And, some say, Harris could energize Democratic-leaning groups whose enthusiasm for Biden has faded — Black voters, young people and women.
—Nicole Markus, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 July 2024
Ellison vowed to energize the business that has struggled amid Hollywood’s transition from analog to digital distribution models.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 July 2024
The American bishops revived the National Eucharistic Congress to energize Catholics and invigorate the church, which for decades has suffered from declining Mass attendance, a persistent shortage of priests and a clergy abuse scandal that harmed thousands of children and angered many Catholics.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 4 July 2024
And, some say, Harris could energize Democratic-leaning groups whose enthusiasm for Biden has faded — Black voters, young people and women.
—Nicole Markus, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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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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