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
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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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2026
They definitely are energized off of the crowd in Mexico City, and a lot of attention is given to the altitude change, which seems to be in favor of Mexico.
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David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Exercises like squats, leg press and dead lifts energize them.
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Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
5 July 2026
Democrats are searching for ways to energize their base, and several primaries have revealed growing frustration with the party establishment.
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NPR,
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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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