energize
[verb]
Synonyms: vitalize, actify, activate, activize, strengthen, fortify, invigorate, reinforce

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Contrasted words: emasculate, enervate, debilitate, enfeeble, daunt
Related Idioms: put pep (or zip) into
Related Words: arm, empower, enable, build (up), sustain

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en‧er‧gize (also energise British English) /ˈenədʒaɪz $ -ər-/ verb [transitive]
[Word Family: adjective: energetic, energizing; verb: energize; noun: energy; adverb: energetically]

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
—energizing adjective

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