Word
energize
Phoneticsen·er·gize, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɛnɝˌdʒaɪz/
UK spelling · energise
Definition
v. to give someone or something new energy and strength. You use this when you want to say that a person feels more lively or a machine has power.
v. to provide with energy, power, or enthusiasm. Often used in a figurative sense to describe the stimulation of a person's spirit or a group's morale.
Examples
“A good cup of coffee will energize you for the day.”
“The new leadership team worked hard to energize the staff and improve the company's performance.”
“The speaker's dynamic delivery was designed to energize the audience, transforming a room of skeptical listeners into a group of engaged participants.”
Examples
simple
“A good cup of coffee will energize you for the day.”
contextual
“The new leadership team worked hard to energize the staff and improve the company's performance.”
complex
“The speaker's dynamic delivery was designed to energize the audience, transforming a room of skeptical listeners into a group of engaged participants.”
Real-World Examples
“If you invest yourself into the work, then you have an experience.”
When we speak she is dressed in red, a color that she’s said she wears to energize her.” “He has said he did not consider himself part of the alt-right, although he has called it "energising and exciting".” Etymology
From energy + -ize.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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