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
Examples of energize in a Sentence
His rousing speech energized the crowd.
You'll feel more energized after a bit of exercise.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
West’s nihilistic neo-Nazi single is an act of culture war: Its message isn’t just that X has energized his ideas, but that the platform renders people like Ye unignorable.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
This campaign has energized consumption enthusiasm among younger demographics.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
That further energized opposition at home and there were regular protests outside his district office, largely about his health care vote (which went for naught as Obamacare was sustained in the Senate).
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energize. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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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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