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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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
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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
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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