energize
[ en-er-jahyz ]
verb (used with object),en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing.
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),en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing.
to be in operation; put forth energy.
Origin of energize
1- Also especially British, en·er·gise .
Other words from energize
- re·en·er·gize, verb (used with object), re·en·er·gized, re·en·er·giz·ing.
- su·per·en·er·gized, adjective
- un·en·er·gized, adjective
Words that may be confused with energize
- energize , enervate
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British Dictionary definitions for energize
energize
energise
/ (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)
Derived forms of energize
- energizer or energiser, noun
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