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
Synonyms
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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Harris, too, has worked to energize young Americans − leaning into meme culture on the campaign trail and proposing economic policies that benefit those just starting out.
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
The incentive structures in Israel and Lebanon should compel both sets of leaders to de-escalate and energize diplomatic arrangements to restore calm on the border.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
If series now dramatize criminal procedure, the push and possibility of investigation is energizing others, to the better.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile in Texas, a county has been shaken by a civil war between traditional Republicans and a far-right faction of the party energized by Trump’s brash brand of politics.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
The incentive structures in Israel and Lebanon should compel both sets of leaders to de-escalate and energize diplomatic arrangements to restore calm on the border.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
If series now dramatize criminal procedure, the push and possibility of investigation is energizing others, to the better.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile in Texas, a county has been shaken by a civil war between traditional Republicans and a far-right faction of the party energized by Trump’s brash brand of politics.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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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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