energizing

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: activatingactivationenergisingkinetic

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the activity of causing to have energy and be activeSynonyms: activatingactivation

Adjective (1)

  1. supplying motive force“the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center — H.O.Taylor”Synonyms: energisingkinetic
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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]

energizing \en"er*gi`zing\, a.

1.imparting or capable of imparting vitality and energy. [WordNet sense 1]

Syn: bracing, brisk, fresh, refreshing, refreshful, tonic. [1913 Webster]

Those nobler exercises of energizing love.— Bp. Horsley.[1913 Webster]

2.supplying motive force. [WordNet sense 2]

Syn: energizing, energising, kinetic. [PJC]

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