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energize

[ en-er-jahyz ]

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.
  1. to be in operation; put forth energy.

energize

/ ˈɛəˌɪ /

verb

  1. to have or cause to have energy; invigorate
  2. tr to apply a source of electric current or electromotive force to (a circuit, field winding, etc)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱˌ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·İ· verb (used with object) reenergized reenergizing
  • p·İ· adjective
  • ܲ·İ· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of energize1

First recorded in 1745–55; energ(y) + -ize
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Example Sentences

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Those organizations energized student movements nationwide through sit-ins and demonstrations and by getting arrested as they fought for civil rights.

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That probe energized the recall, which easily passed with more than 60% of the vote.

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The complaint also claims the DWP ignored urgent wind warnings and kept its electrical equipment in the area energized, which “contributed to the fires or sparked new spot fires” in the Palisades burn zone.

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It’s unclear if, or how, the idle tower could have been energized, but Robertson, the attorney, said investigators are looking at the possibility of induction — where a line is powered by a running parallel line.

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In all, the appearance of Bronny has energized and invigorated LeBron, who is on pace to play 71 games, equaling the most since he came to Los Angeles seven years ago.

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