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

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