energize

  • 11energize — [[t]e̱nə(r)ʤaɪz[/t]] energizes, energizing, energized VERB To energize someone means to give them the enthusiasm and determination to do something. [V n] He helped energize and mobilize millions of people around the nation... [be V ed] I am… …

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  • 12energize — UK [ˈenə(r)ˌdʒaɪz] / US [ˈenərˌdʒaɪz] verb [transitive] Word forms energize : present tense I/you/we/they energize he/she/it energizes present participle energizing past tense energized past participle energized a) to make someone feel full of… …

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  • 13energize — /en euhr juyz /, v., energized, energizing. v.t. 1. to give energy to; rouse into activity: to energize the spirit with brave words. 2. to supply electrical current to or store electrical energy in. v.i. 3. to be in operation; put forth energy.… …

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  • 14energize — verb a) To invigorate, to make energetic. Whenever we energize that circuit we blow a fuse. b) To supply with energy, especially electricity. To turn on power to something …

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  • 15energize — verb Energize is used with these nouns as the object: ↑movement …

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  • 16energize — energy ► NOUN (pl. energies) 1) the strength and vitality required for sustained activity. 2) (energies) a person s physical and mental powers as applied to a particular activity. 3) power derived from physical or chemical resources to provide… …

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  • 17energize — verb ( gized; gizing) Date: 1750 transitive verb 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 …

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  • 18energize — Synonyms and related words: activate, actuate, amplify, animate, arm, arouse, breathe life into, bring into being, bring into existence, bring to life, build up, call into being, call into existence, charge, compel, conceive, dynamize, egg on,&#8230; …

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  • 19energize — I (Roget s IV) v. Syn. fortify, invigorate, stimulate; see animate 1 , excite 2 , strengthen . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. activate, invigorate, stimulate, spark, enliven, electrify, pep up, refresh, turn on, *pump up. ANT.: exhaust, sap,&#8230; …

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  • 20energize — en|er|gize also energise BrE [ˈenədʒaız US ər ] v [T] 1.) to make someone feel more determined and energetic ▪ The charity hopes the campaign will energise its volunteers. 2.) [usually passive] technical to make a machine work &GT;energizing adj …

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