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
Synonyms
Examples of energize in a Sentence
His rousing speech energized the crowd.
You'll feel more energized after a bit of exercise.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Rotterdam Philharmonic brought its tour to an energizing close a few weeks ago.
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Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
More broadly, proponents hope to energize a Republican and conservative religious voting base while attracting centrist voters, especially parents, for electoral wins down the road.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The university also has invested deeply in science, technology, engineering and math, opening a major science center in 2017 that has energized much of the faculty.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
The shift in leadership could yet have an energizing effect on the party, said Professor O’Malley, who likened the change to a new soccer coach coming in to take over a team.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Sandford, pen name for former Minnesotan and Pulitzer Prize-winner John Camp, turned 80 in February and this milestone birthday seems to have energized him because this book is fast-paced and scary.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2024
Waking up feeling focused and energized instead of worn down and tired can make such a difference in your health and happiness.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s formulated with plenty of caffeine to de-puff tired bags, peptides to improve the appearance of dark circles, and other skin-friendly ingredients to reduce those pesky signs of long travel days by leaving you fresh, energized, and refreshed.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Oat Fiber is a prebiotic fiber that re energizes the gut-friendly bacteria inside the body and bulks up the stool.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
More broadly, proponents hope to energize a Republican and conservative religious voting base while attracting centrist voters, especially parents, for electoral wins down the road.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The university also has invested deeply in science, technology, engineering and math, opening a major science center in 2017 that has energized much of the faculty.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
The shift in leadership could yet have an energizing effect on the party, said Professor O’Malley, who likened the change to a new soccer coach coming in to take over a team.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Sandford, pen name for former Minnesotan and Pulitzer Prize-winner John Camp, turned 80 in February and this milestone birthday seems to have energized him because this book is fast-paced and scary.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2024
Waking up feeling focused and energized instead of worn down and tired can make such a difference in your health and happiness.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s formulated with plenty of caffeine to de-puff tired bags, peptides to improve the appearance of dark circles, and other skin-friendly ingredients to reduce those pesky signs of long travel days by leaving you fresh, energized, and refreshed.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Oat Fiber is a prebiotic fiber that re energizes the gut-friendly bacteria inside the body and bulks up the stool.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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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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