energize

verb

en·​er·​gize ˈe-nər-ˌjīz How to pronounce energize (audio)
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 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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Protesters in Little Rock showed up energized with signs, megaphones, American flags and costumes. Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2025 Mamdani faces his biggest test yet Leading in the polls by a double-digit margin, Mamdani has energized New York City voters by centering his campaign on city affordability, touting ambitious initiatives including free city buses, rental freezes, and city-run grocery stores. Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 Oct. 2025 We were really energized by the people, and that helped. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025 Many women have shared the shame associated with the sudden onset of symptoms that simultaneously seem to undermine their ability to be present and energized on tasks, whether at work or at home. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2025 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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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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