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

In spring and fall, players raved about their love for the energizing Williams. —Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025

But if change was that simple, Stefanski would have made his decision Sunday or Monday, and the Browns would be fully united and energized by a switch to Gabriel. —Zac Jackson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025

To take things up a notch, caffeine energizes dull, tired skin for an instant wake-up call. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025

Working with producer Brendan O’Brien on the band’s latest album, Is, was energizing — though O’Brien wouldn’t hesitate to dismiss potential tracks. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025