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View synonyms for energize

energize

[ en-er-jahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing.
  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)

, en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing.
  1. to be in operation; put forth energy.

energize

/ ˈɛnəˌdʒaɪz /

verb

  1. to have or cause to have energy; invigorate
  2. tr to apply a source of electric current or electromotive force to (a circuit, field winding, etc)


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Derived Forms

  • ˈenerˌgizer, noun

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Other Words From

  • re·ener·gize verb (used with object) reenergized reenergizing
  • super·ener·gized adjective
  • un·ener·gized adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of energize1

First recorded in 1745–55; energ(y) + -ize

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Example Sentences

A decade ago, gays were a wedge issue used by Republicans to energize the base.

I think they were trying to energize their base, the Tea Party base, the right wing nuts, whatever you want to call them.

A national standard would energize reform across the country.

It is not enough for him to go negative and depress enthusiasm for Cucinnelli; he must find a way to actively energize Dems.

But when Obama needed to energize gay voters in the spring of 2012, his evolution was suddenly complete.

He needed the stimulation of sex completely to energize his faculties.

How to energize and illumine the mind, so as to protect against mental influences.

Give three minutes morning and night to the exercises below and you will straighten, develop, heal, and energize your body.

An individual or a nation must energize from within outward in order to truly express itself and thus develop in the best sense.

There are now many good chances to create new and energize our existing industries.

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