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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Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The movie is energized by the emotional implications of the gap between her unflagging devotion to music and, essentially, music’s abandonment of her—the loss of many of the best qualities of her voice.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Konecny would also inject some edge and sandpaper with his fiery, energizing playstyle.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The 19-year-old has quickly become a phenomenon capable of energizing his teammates, along with a beleaguered fan base hungry for hope.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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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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