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en·er·gize
 energize
- pronunciation:
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n
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jaIz
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
energized, energizes, energizing |
| definition 1: |
to inspire, make active, or infuse with energy.
We'd almost decided against the hike, but once we were outside, the cool fall air energized us.- similar words:
- activate, animate, brace, excite, power
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| definition 2: |
to put into operation by means of electrical energy.
- similar words:
- activate, actuate
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| related words: |
charge, cheer, electrify, enliven, excite, exhilarate, fortify, quicken, restore, rouse |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to give out energy; operate.
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| derivations: |
energized (adj.), energizing (adj.), energizer (n.) |
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