energize

verb

en·​er·​gize ˈe-nər-ˌjīz 

energized; energizing

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to put forth energy : act

energization

ˌe-nər-ˌjī-ˈzā-shən 

noun

energizer noun

Synonyms

• amp (up)
• animate
• brace
• enliven
• fillip
• fire
• ginger (up)
• invigorate
• jazz (up)
• juice up
• jump-start
• liven (up)
• pep (up)
• quicken
• spike
• stimulate
• vitalize
• vivify
• zip (up)

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

Your posture, facial expressions, and even the smallest gestures are powerful communicators that can either energize your team or zap their motivation. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

There are times when employees feel empowered and energized to take on challenges. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024

Her message energized the crowd, urging Texans to vote for change. —Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024

The response of the crowd seemed to energize Vance. —Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Phrases Containing energize

• de-energize
• re-energize

Kids Definition

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