American English

How to pronounce energize

verbB2
EHnerjaiz

/ˈɛ.nɚˌʤaɪz/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

to make a person or group feel more active and enthusiastic

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Meanings & examples

verb

to make a person or group feel more active and enthusiastic

A short walk can energize you in the afternoon.

Common phrases & grammar

energize the team · energize employees

Related words & forms

energizedpastenergizing-ing formenergizesthird-person singular

American English spells this verb with -ize; British English often spells it energise.