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

At the same time, Beverage Director Caterina Mirabelli is energized by new varietals and emerging styles. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

Alvarez, 23, came back from Triple-A Syracuse energized after a month away from the pressures of the big leagues. —Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025

For months, Tucker demonstrated his skills as a five-tool player and energized teammates with his easy confidence, living up to all the hype. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025

Stein suggests anchoring with things that are energizing but not addictive, and building in breaks where motivation can arise more naturally. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 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