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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Clare Miller, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
His campaign style may have energized conservative downstate voters, but Illinois governors can’t be elected without persuading suburban moderates, and Bailey did little to even try.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
How creatine works Creatine plays an essential support role in energizing the cells for brain activity, muscle contractions, and even immune responses.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
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—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 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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