reenergize

verb

re·​en·​er·​gize (ˌ)rē-ˈe-nər-ˌjīz 

variants or re-energize

reenergized or re-energized; reenergizing or re-energizing

transitive verb

: to energize (someone or something) again

Memphis has worked as hard as any U.S. city to reenergize its downtown …

—Mel White

The whole family was immobilized when Teddie was, and reenergized when he gained health.

—Garry Willis

Strong emotions must fuel muscles, because my biceps and lats suddenly felt reenergized.

—Women's Sports and Fitness

… should alpine skiers do all they can to re-energize their sport—re-energize it before snowboarders steamroll it?

—Bruce Benedict

Examples of reenergize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This long-standing Chinese restaurant has been reenergized by four industry friends—chefs Luis Andrade and Hanz Gueco along with wine pros Crislaine Medina and Nadim Smair—whose menu features clever twists on Chinese and French classics. —Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2024

Nevertheless, the case for reenergizing the nation’s emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region is powerful. —Michael O'Hanlon and David Petraeus, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2016

Schermerhorn said the statue is an unsubtle way to reenergize Confederate sentiments. —Sabine Martin, The Arizona Republic, 19 June 2024

Companies are working on increasing electric vehicle range and redefining our concept of reenergizing. —Peter Nelson, Ars Technica, 2 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above