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
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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Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Dart has energized the Giants, and fans have been on board with the dynamic rookie.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Politicians and special interest groups on both sides of the ideological divide fuel the fire by leveraging school board battles to energize voters and galvanize their base.
—Scott Levy, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Behn, a former community organizer who has represented parts of Nashville in the state House of Representatives since 2023, sought to energize rural voters in the primary and lay the groundwork to flip the seat in December, with a particular focus on mobilizing millennials and Gen-Z.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energize. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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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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