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

Trump has been campaigning across the country despite not being up for reelection in hopes of energizing voters to get them to the polls. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026

Picasso’s flashy, unpredictable, copiously productive oeuvre energized the art market. — Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

Adams picked Scott Sartiano as his rep early in his term, and his fellow board members have indicated to me that Sartiano was an active board member who was pivotal and energizing for the team. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Rodriguez mentioned he’s seen firsthand young Latino voters in his classrooms energized to vote against those condoning the raids. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 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