energize

verb en·er·gize \ ˈe-nər-ˌjīz \

Updated on: 10 Dec 2017

Definition of energize

energized; energizing

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to put forth energy : act

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energization

play \ˌe-nər-ˌjī-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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energizer

noun

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Examples of energize in a Sentence

His rousing speech energized the crowd.
You'll feel more energized after a bit of exercise.

Recent Examples of energize from the Web

As a result, players appeared more fresh and energized leading to the Saturday game, Orgeron said.

— christopher dabe, NOLA.com, "Watch the long run by Darrel Williams that set up an LSU TD at Alabama," 4 Nov. 2017
These girls keep me energized and motivated to continue building a brighter future for my hometown.

— muriel bowser, Cosmopolitan, "Dissatisfied With the Number of Women of Color in Office? You Can Help Change That.," 10 Oct. 2017
More: Add this chief to your team to better compete with start-ups And what makes a talk memorable, energizing and impactful?

— josh linkner, Detroit Free Press, "Don't bomb! Follow these 4 tips to succeed at public speaking," 8 Oct. 2017
But having two possible paths to the postseason has kept the Brewers energized and focused on today’s task, no matter what happened yesterday.

— tom haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Brewers know what's at stake in four-game series against the Cubs," 21 Sep. 2017
The two had shared snaps early in the game, but Bender was ineffective and Stanley’s moxie seemed to energize the offense.

— star-telegram, "Texas Tech blows past Kansas as running backs pile up numbers," 7 Oct. 2017
Most recently, the original quartz manufacturer recognized how consumers are always looking for new and fun ways to re-energize a space in both home and restaurant design.

— Los Angeles Magazine, "Caesarstone Quartz Surfaces are Befitting of LA’s Best Chefs," 4 Oct. 2017
With the Hokies’ final game looming and a trip to the ACC championship on the line, Fuente thought a visit from the former coach would energize his players.

— joan niesen, SI.com, "How Do You Replace a Legend? Follow Justin Fuente's Post-Beamer Ball Blueprint," 28 Sep. 2017
Florida Keys Electric Co-op, which services the Upper Keys to the end of the Seven Mile Bridge, has fully energized its main transmission line and all its substations and is working on feeder lines to the neighborhoods.

— gwen filosa, miamiherald, "Keys bridges declared safe for travel. But other obstacles remain for a return," 13 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of energize

1750

energize Synonyms

Synonyms

amp (up), brace, animate, enliven, fillip, fire, ginger (up), invigorate, jazz (up), juice up, jump-start, liven (up), pep (up), quicken, spike, stimulate, vitalize, vivify, zip (up)

Antonyms

damp, dampen, deaden, dull, kill

Related Words

arouse, awake, awaken, raise, rouse, stir, wake (up); activate, actuate, drive, impel, motivate, motive, move, propel; charge, electrify, galvanize; enkindle, excite, ferment, foment, incite, inflame (also enflame), instigate, kindle, provoke, set off, spark, trigger, turn on, whip (up); abet, boost, buoy, cheer, embolden, fortify, hearten, infuse, inspire, lift, rally, steel, strengthen; reactivate, reanimate, reawake, reawaken, recharge, recreate, reenergize, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, reinvigorate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, restimulate, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive

Near Antonyms

burn out, debilitate, do in, drain, enervate, enfeeble, exhaust, fag, fatigue, harass, kayo, knock out, sap, tucker (out), undermine, wash out, weaken, wear, wear out, weary; check, curb, inhibit, jade, quell, quench, repress, restrain, slow, still, stunt, suppress; daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Other Electrical Engineering Terms

feedback, fuse, incandescent, noise, resonance

ENERGIZE Defined for English Language Learners

energize

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Definition of energize for English Language Learners

: to give energy or excitement to (someone or something)

ENERGIZE Defined for Kids

energize

verb en·er·gize \ ˈe-nər-ˌjīz \

Definition of energize for Students

energized; energizing

: to give the ability to be active to : give energy to

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