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
• jump-start
• strengthen
• 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
• fillip
• refresh
• 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
• 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

Since then, visitors have been streaming into the tiny western village of Medora from all corners of the country, energizing and expanding North Dakota’s most popular tourism zone in real time. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026

The slate for this year’s Midnight Madness very much speaks to that ethos, as Kuplowsky walked us through the 10 films that make up this year’s energizing movie mix tape. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2026

Each year, the tournament floods Baltimore’s economy with millions of dollars, boosting tourism, supporting local businesses, and energizing our communities. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

If your goal is to feel light and energized, enjoy sparkling water as one part of a balanced diet and pay attention to how your body responds. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026