energize
verb
en·er·gize
ˈe-nər-ˌjīz 
energized; energizing
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
: to put forth energy : act
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.
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Brian Bennett, TIME, 10 May 2024
The combination of grapefruit, bergamot, and mandarin will amplify the uplifting and energizing facets of the fragrance.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for energize
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energize
verb
en·er·gize
ˈen-ər-ˌjīz
energized; energizing
1
: to put forth energy : act
2
a
: to give energy to
sunlight energizes the chemical reactions
b
: to make energetic
3
: to apply voltage to
energizer
noun
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