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

• amp (up)
• animate
• brace
• enliven
• fillip
• fire
• ginger (up)
• invigorate
• jazz (up)
• juice up
• jump-start
• liven (up)
• pep (up)
• quicken
• spike
• stimulate
• vitalize
• vivify
• zip (up)

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

The momentum seemed to be shifting in Pegula’s favor, and the crowd, energized by the high stakes, held their breath in anticipation. —Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024

Poll after poll was showing that the Republican Party was energizing Latino voters while the Democratic Party was losing its traditional hold over them. —Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2024

Black voters also seem to be energized by Harris’s candidacy. —Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024

Harris has energized Democrats in Arizona, her campaign says. —Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Phrases Containing energize

• de-energize
• re-energize

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