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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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The rolling celebration will pass the Stonewall Inn, the famed Greenwich Village gay bar where a 1969 police raid triggered protests and energized the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
According to the study, astronomers now believe that this discovery suggests that either black holes or particle collisions have been energizing galaxies earlier than previously believed.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Think about it: Mercury is in your sign, energizing your mind, while Saturn adds a layer of pragmatism to your long-term goals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 June 2025
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energize. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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