Energize — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈe-nər-ˌjīz/ en·er·gize

Meaning & Definition of Energize

Energize (verb)

  1. to make energetic, vigorous, or active
  2. to impart energy to
  3. to apply voltage to

Energize (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give life, vigor, or spirit to

    "a teacher who knows how to energize history lessons with little-known but interesting facts about long-ago people"

    similar: amp (up), animate, brace, enliven, fillip, fire, ginger (up), invigorate, jazz (up), juice up, jump-start, liven (up), pep (up), quicken, spike, stimulate, vitalize, vivify, zip (up)
    related: arouse, awake, awaken, raise, rouse, stir, wake (up), activate, actuate, drive, impel, motivate, motive, move, propel, charge, electrify, galvanize, enkindle, excite, ferment, foment, incite, inflame, instigate, kindle, provoke, set off, spark, trigger, turn on, whip (up), abet, boost, buoy, cheer, embolden, fortify, hearten, infuse, inspire, lift, rally, steel, strengthen, reactivate, reanimate, reawake, reawaken, recharge, recreate, reenergize, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, reinvigorate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, restimulate, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive
    opposite: damp, dampen, deaden, dull, kill
    near: burn out, debilitate, do in, drain, enervate, enfeeble, exhaust, fag, fatigue, harass, kayo, knock out, sap, tucker (out), undermine, wash out, weaken, wear, wear out, weary, check, curb, inhibit, jade, quell, quench, repress, restrain, slow, still, stunt, suppress, daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Energize

The most common words with a similar meaning to Energize:

amp (up), animate, brace, enliven, fillip, fire, ginger (up), invigorate, jazz (up), juice up, jump-start, liven (up), pep (up), quicken, spike, stimulate, vitalize, vivify, zip (up)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Energize

Words with the opposite meaning of Energize:

damp, dampen, deaden, dull, kill

Related Words for Energize

arouse, awake, awaken, raise, rouse, stir, wake (up), activate, actuate, drive, impel, motivate, motive, move, propel, charge, electrify, galvanize, enkindle, excite, ferment, foment, incite, inflame, instigate, kindle, provoke, set off, spark, trigger

Near Antonyms of Energize

burn out, debilitate, do in, drain, enervate, enfeeble, exhaust, fag, fatigue, harass, kayo, knock out, sap, tucker (out), undermine, wash out, weaken, wear, wear out, weary, check, curb, inhibit, jade, quell, quench, repress, restrain, slow, still

Word Forms of Energize

Inflections: energized, energizing

Derived words: energization (noun), energizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Energize

First known use: circa 1865t

Words & Phrases Containing Energize

de-energize, reenergize

Frequently Asked Questions about Energize

What does "Energize" mean?

"Energize" means to make energetic, vigorous, or active. As a verb, it is defined as: to make energetic, vigorous, or active.

What is another word for "Energize"?

Other words for "Energize" include amp (up), animate, brace, enliven, fillip, fire, ginger (up) and invigorate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Energize" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Energize"?

There are 83 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Energize". Common alternatives include amp (up), animate, brace, enliven, fillip, fire, ginger (up), invigorate, jazz (up) and juice up.

What is the opposite of "Energize"?

Antonyms of "Energize" include damp, dampen, deaden, dull and kill. Near antonyms include burn out, debilitate, do in and drain.

How do you use "Energize" in a sentence?

Examples of "Energize" in a sentence: "a teacher who knows how to energize history lessons with little-known but interesting facts about long-ago people".

Is "Energize" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Energize" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Energize"?

"Energize" is pronounced /ˈe-nər-ˌjīz/ and divided into syllables as en·er·gize.

What is the origin of the word "Energize"?

First known use: circa 1865t.