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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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
However, Nashville Democrats are energized after losing their congressional representation due to redistricting in 2022.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
City officials argue building housing near public transit helps energize neglected neighborhoods and provide affordable housing, while ensuring a steady stream of riders for transit systems and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
If things were right, Michael let people do their jobs, which energized the professionals who worked with him.
—Dan Beck, Rolling Stone, 14 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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