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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Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates, energized after a pair of road wins, are back home against the New England Revolution on Saturday and hungry for their first victory at their new home, Nu Stadium. Michelle Kaufman april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 The spa Imagine starting your day with a complete water circuit to invigorate your body and mind and leave you energized. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Pizarro has said that a leading theory is that a century-old transmission line, which had not carried power for 50 years, somehow re-energized to spark the blaze. Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 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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