energize

verb

en·​er·​gize ˈe-nər-ˌjīz 

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

ˌe-nər-ˌjī-ˈzā-shən 

noun

energizer noun

Synonyms of energize

• stimulate

Examples of energize in a Sentence

His rousing speech energized the crowd.

You'll feel more energized after a bit of exercise.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Phrases Containing energize

• de-energize
• re-energize

Rhymes for energize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

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