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en⋅er⋅gize

[en-er-jahyz] verb, -gized, -giz⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
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.
–verb (used without object)
3. to be in operation; put forth energy.
Also, especially British, en⋅er⋅gise.


Origin:
1745–55; energ(y) + -ize
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en·er·gize   (ěn'ər-jīz')   
v.   en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing, en·er·giz·es

v.   tr.
  1. To give energy to; activate or invigorate: "His childhood—father in . . . prison, factory work as a boy—both haunted and energized him" (Frank Conroy).

  2. To supply with an electric current.

v.   intr.
To release or put out energy.
en'er·gi'za'tion (-jī'zā'shən) n., en'er·giz'er n.
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