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

The Aries solar eclipse energizes you to take charge of your health and well-being. —Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025

Her friendships defined her, energized her, challenged her. —Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025

He’s tried to be the best possible teammate, energized on the bench while helping keep track of pitches. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025

In Iran, people jump over bonfires to purify and energize, and get rid of any lingering remnants of winter in a tradition known as Chaharshanbe Suri. —Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Phrases Containing energize

• de-energize
• re-energize

Rhymes for energize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

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