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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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
His death energized efforts to expand Turning Point's reach, which already had a considerable presence on college and high school campuses.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
At Fairmont Mayakoba’s spa, rest and re-energize with the textures, colors, and scents of ancient Mayan culture.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Both of their respective performances have energized a struggling offense that sits at 2-5 entering their Week 8 rematch against the Eagles.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energize. Accessed 3 Nov. 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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