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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Freddrell Green, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Migné was thrilled to see the turnout from the Haitian diaspora for Tuesday’s game and hopes an equally enthusiastic crowd shows up Friday to energize his team, which was forced to play all its World Cup qualifying matches away from home due to crime and instability on the island.
—Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Partnership negotiations meet values reality as intellectual Mercury energizes your 7th House of Partnership, while unearthing Pluto examines your 2nd House of Finances.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
In just a few days, the station entrance, which has been transformed into a work of art overnight with a couple of fresh coats of paint, has created viral attention, with crowds of Knicks fans stopping by to take a selfie, shoot videos and celebrate a playoff run that has energized the city.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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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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