energize

American

[en-er-jahyz] / ˈɛn ərˌdʒaɪz /

especially British, energise

verb (used with object)

energized, energizing

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)

energized, energizing

to be in operation; put forth energy.

energize British

/ 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)

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Other Word Forms

energizer noun
reenergize verb (used with object)
superenergized adjective
unenergized adjective

Etymology

Origin of energize

First recorded in 1745–55; energ(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

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Their message cut through the energized crowd that cheered louder and louder with each jump.

From Los Angeles Times

Colleagues credit his success at Adventures and future postings running the Animal Kingdom theme park, Disneyland, and Walt Disney World to his ability to energize cast members and to get to know guests.

From The Wall Street Journal

His body felt hot, cold, tired, energized, tight, and relieved at the same time.

From Literature

“The new, energized Baker Hughes continues to evolve into a focused Energy and Industrial Technology stalwart,” analysts James West and Sanskriti Reddy say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Intense radiation from the white dwarf energizes the surrounding gas, producing a range of environments.

From Science Daily

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