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
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His rousing speech energized the crowd.
You'll feel more energized after a bit of exercise.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Two years later, conservatives were energized by a watershed moment in Australia’s culture wars.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The Dallas Mavericks were far from energized in their first game since the team traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and acquired Anthony Davis.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
The guys who are up there on the on the stage just keep us all energized.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 2 Feb. 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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