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

The Democratic National Committee's autopsy of why the party lost the 2024 election, released this year, cited Harris' inability to energize voters as one of the reasons. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Dior, elsewhere, energized a black maxi with chartreuse mules. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026

Hershiser has been energized by the challenge of learning an entirely new sector with his move into automotive. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Communication with team members is a priority, and I get energized by being with the team. — Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

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