energize

verb
/ˈɛnəd͡ʒaɪz/UK/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒaɪz/CA/ˈenəd͡ʒɑɪz/

Etymology

From energy + -ize.

  1. derived from ἐνέργεια
  2. derived from energia
  3. derived from énergie
  4. suffixed as energize — “energy + -ize

Definitions

  1. To invigorate

    To invigorate; to make energetic.

  2. To supply with energy, especially electricity

    To supply with energy, especially electricity; to turn on power to (something).

    • Whenever we energize that circuit we blow a fuse.
  3. To use strength in action

    To use strength in action; to act or operate with force or vigor; to act in producing an effect.

    • Of all men it is true that they feel and energize first, they reflect and judge afterwards.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA