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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At the finish line of the 2015 Western States Endurance Run, arguably the most famous and most prestigious American ultramarathon, the crowd suddenly became energized.
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Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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And especially as Black voters' enthusiasm for Harris has been uncertain, the hope was Clinton could energize the faith community to turn out to vote in a must-win swing state.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held their closing campaign rallies late last night, making a final push to energize voters in battleground states ahead of Election Day.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Meta needs the incredible power of a nuclear reactor to energize its AI data centers.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 5 Nov. 2024
And especially as Black voters' enthusiasm for Harris has been uncertain, the hope was Clinton could energize the faith community to turn out to vote in a must-win swing state.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 1 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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