Synonyms of energize

energize

verb

ˈe-nər-ˌjīz 

as in to stimulate

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

a teacher who knows how to energize history lessons with little-known but interesting facts about long-ago people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stimulate
• arouse
• invigorate
• stir
• enliven
• electrify
• vitalize
• awaken
• excite
• inspire
• animate
• provoke
• activate
• vivify
• motivate
• revive
• quicken
• cheer
• drive
• strengthen
• jump-start
• jazz (up)
• propel
• rouse
• lift
• trigger
• spark
• zip (up)
• spike
• recreate
• fire
• awake
• boost
• brace
• raise
• liven (up)
• amp (up)
• motive
• rally
• pep (up)
• charge
• galvanize
• move
• juice up
• refresh
• fillip
• resurrect
• actuate
• ginger (up)
• impel
• wake (up)
• renew
• incite
• reinvigorate
• infuse
• revitalize
• fortify
• rejuvenate
• inflame
• foment
• embolden
• set off
• instigate
• reactivate
• reawaken
• hearten
• buoy
• regenerate
• rekindle
• reenergize
• ferment
• enflame
• whip (up)
• recharge
• kindle
• turn on
• reanimate
• abet
• steel
• resuscitate
• enkindle
• restimulate
• refreshen
• reawake

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• dull
• dampen
• undermine
• deaden
• weaken
• damp
• weary
• drain
• wear
• harass
• debilitate
• exhaust
• inhibit
• restrain
• wear out
• burn out
• knock out
• slow
• suppress
• fatigue
• enfeeble
• sap
• check
• wash out
• curb
• quell
• enervate
• quench
• do in
• repress
• discourage
• still
• stunt
• demoralize
• tucker (out)
• dishearten
• daunt
• fag
• kayo
• dispirit
• jade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of energize

The Aries moon provides an opportunity to energize the community with your ideas. —Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025

The revelation that Joe’s alive and married to the fabulous, wealthy Kate Lockwood energizes them all, and Louise moves to New York to help take him down. —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025

This historic settlement represents our commitment to realizing our true potential – where high quality public transit integrates with housing and economic development to energize the future of a thriving city. —Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025

Gunther played to the crowd and was seemingly energized by the boos. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025