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
Examples of energize in a Sentence
His rousing speech energized the crowd.
You'll feel more energized after a bit of exercise.
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Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The new signings the Tigers made just before camp energized the entire clubhouse, particularly the other starters sharing a row of lockers in Lakeland.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Their loss, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said, with Gardner energizing the Heat in recent games while Powell, Herro, Pelle Larsson and Andrew Wiggins had been sidelined.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Bonin said Raman’s entry could nevertheless energize progressive voters and reshape dynamics beyond the mayor’s race, with potential ripple effects across down-ballot contests.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Energize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energize. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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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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