energize

American  

[en-er-jahyz] / ˈɛn ərˌdʒaɪz /

especially British, energise

verb (used with object)

energized, energizing

1. to give energy to; rouse into activity.

   to energize the spirit with brave words.

2. to supply electrical current to or store electrical energy in.

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verb (used without object)

energized, energizing

1. to be in operation; put forth energy.

energize British  

/ ˈɛnəˌdʒaɪz /

verb

1. to have or cause to have energy; invigorate

2. (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

Barry Hale, a 67-year old retiree who lives in Washington, said he is energized by the number of young people who showed up to protest their government.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another issue that energizes Ms. Dhillon is “aggressive police consent decrees”—legally binding settlements between the Justice Department and local police departments that compel the latter to pursue or avoid certain practices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Young, hot stars emit intense ultraviolet radiation, which energizes nearby gas, Kewley explains.

From Science Daily

That’s on top of the injections Leite gives herself regularly: NAD+, which she says makes her feel energized and alleviates her brain fog, and glutathione, which is marketed for antioxidant and immune support.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said Cuba wants to energize sectors of the Cuban economy ranging from real estate to tourism and infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• animate
• electrify
• empower
• excite
• invigorate
• motivate
• reinforce
• stimulate
• strengthen
• trigger