energize

verb

en·​er·​gize ˈe-nər-ˌjīz How to pronounce energize (audio)
energized; energizing
Synonyms of energizenext

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 noun
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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The Ivišić twins, along with Stojaković, who had 21 points, were an energizing part of Illinois’ second-half surge Saturday, contributing a string of dunks that got the Illini crowd — and the bench — going. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 Those Illini supporters were energized from tip-off all the way to the final buzzer. Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 The melodic closer had the huge crowd energized and swaying along, as the nearly 50-foot stage, fully adorned in LED lights, beamed hypnotic celestial imagery in neon blue. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026 Ambitious Mars trines Jupiter, the Greater Benefic, energizing your 10th House of Power and your analytical 2nd house. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for energize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of energize was circa 1865

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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energize. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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energize

verb
en·​er·​gize ˈen-ər-ˌjīz How to pronounce energize (audio)
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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