energize

Verb

WordNet 3.0

Verb (2)

  1. cause to be alert and energetic“Coffee and tea stimulate me”“This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate”Synonyms: stimulatearousebraceenergiseperk up
  2. raise to a higher energy level“excite the atoms”Synonyms: exciteenergise
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Energize \En"er*gize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Energized; p. pr. & vb. n. Energizing.] [From Energy.] To use strength in action; to act or operate with force or vigor; to act in producing an effect. [1913 Webster]

Of all men it is true that they feel and energize first, they reflect and judge afterwards. --J. C. Shairp. [1913 Webster]


Energize \En"er*gize\, v. t. To give strength or force to; to make active; to alacrify; as, to energize the will. [1913 Webster]
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