energize
[
en
-er-jahyz]
/ˈɛn ərˌdʒaɪz/
verb (used with object)
,
energized,
energizing.
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)
,
energized,
energizing.
3.
to be in operation; put forth
energy
.
Also,
especially British,
energise
.
Origin
1745-55;
energ(y)
+
-ize
Related forms
reenergize,
verb (used with object),
reenergized,
reenergizing.
superenergized,
adjective
unenergized,
adjective
Can be confused
energize,
enervate
,
innervate
,
invigorate
.
Examples from the web for
energize
The intent was to re-
energize
interest in interstellar travel in private sectors.
Instead of enervating him, those moments seemed to
energize
him.
Use the positive to
energize
your concentration of accomplishing your goals.
These developments
energize
people to invest in our collective future, and the well-being of our planet, despite the economy.
Car companies have increasingly turned to batteries, hydrogen, and solar power to
energize
new generations of vehicles.
And development offices are creating social networks that
energize
alumni giving.
He creates tension with the frame, knowing that the same crackle that fuels drama can also
energize
comedy.
When you concentrate bright, skilled people in the same proximate space, they
energize
one another.
The best and the brightest, people with a drive to succeed, move here and
energize
the entire nation.
Each candidate seems to
energize
a small piece the party, but with an upper limit.
British Dictionary definitions for
energize
energize
/
ˈɛnəˌdʒaɪz
/
verb
1.
to have or cause to have energy; invigorate
2.
(
transitive
) to apply a source of electric current or electromotive force to (a circuit, field winding, etc)
Derived Forms
energizer,
energiser,
noun
Word Origin and History for
energize
v.
1751; see
energy
+
-ize
. Related:
Energized
;
energizing
.