energize

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From energy +‎ -ize.[1]

Pronunciation

Verb

energize (third-person singular simple present energizes, present participle energizing, simple past and past participle energized)

  1. (transitive) To invigorate; to make energetic.
  2. (transitive) To supply with energy, especially electricity; to turn on power to (something).
    Whenever we energize that circuit we blow a fuse.
  3. (intransitive, obsolete) To use strength in action; to act or operate with force or vigor; to act in producing an effect.
    • 1881, John Campbell Shairp, Aspects of Poetry:
      Of all men it is true that they feel and energize first, they reflect and judge afterwards.

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References

  1. ^ “energize, v.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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Portuguese

Verb

energize

  1. inflection of energizar:
    1. first/third-person singular present subjunctive
    2. third-person singular imperative
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