energize
[ en-er-jahyz ]
/ ˈɛn ərˌdʒaɪz /
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verb (used with object), en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing.
to give energy to; rouse into activity: to energize the spirit with brave words.
to supply electrical current to or store electrical energy in.
verb (used without object), en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing.
to be in operation; put forth energy.
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Also especially British, en·er·gise .
OTHER WORDS FROM energize
re·en·er·gize, verb (used with object), re·en·er·gized, re·en·er·giz·ing.su·per·en·er·gized, adjectiveun·en·er·gized, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH energize
energize , enervateDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for energize
energize
energise
/ (ˈɛnəˌdʒaɪz) /
verb
to have or cause to have energy; invigorate
(tr) to apply a source of electric current or electromotive force to (a circuit, field winding, etc)
Derived forms of energize
energizer or energiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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