reenergize

verb

re·​en·​er·​gize (ˌ)rē-ˈe-nər-ˌjīz 

variants or re-energize

reenergized or re-energized; reenergizing or re-energizing

transitive verb

: to energize (someone or something) again

Memphis has worked as hard as any U.S. city to reenergize its downtown …

—Mel White

The whole family was immobilized when Teddie was, and reenergized when he gained health.

—Garry Willis

Strong emotions must fuel muscles, because my biceps and lats suddenly felt reenergized.

—Women's Sports and Fitness

… should alpine skiers do all they can to re-energize their sport—re-energize it before snowboarders steamroll it?

—Bruce Benedict

Examples of reenergize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kuzmenko, 29, reenergized the offense after coming over from Philadelphia at the trade deadline, with the Kings going 17-5 and averaging nearly four goals a game down the stretch. —Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025

Wilcox left with credit for reenergizing the football department at Southampton, particularly the first-team squad and coaching staff. —Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025

Unlock The Potential Of Internship Programs People at the beginning stages of their careers can reenergize an internship program, acting as a force multiplier that elevates the experience for mentees and mentors alike. —Jill Shedek, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

Pacific power deactivated the power lines in the Big Springs area for firefighter safety and are currently working to reenergize. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reenergize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize