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energize

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛnɝˌdʒaɪz// en·er·gize Archaic

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.


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.

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Origin

From energy + -ize.

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