ENERGIZE Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

energize

verb

ˈe-nər-ˌjīz

Definition of energize

as in to stimulate

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

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Recent Examples of energize Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as the midterms approach to hear how Republicans are working to energize their base and defend their congressional majorities. — FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 As Democrats seek to energize Black voters—a key constituency that has traditionally supported the party—the candidates’ appearances also aim to re-engage voters who may currently feel disillusioned with the Democratic Party. — Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Artificial is no exception, with Blur frontman Damon Albarn’s energized electronic score and songs working in concert with Marco Costa’s fluid editing. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 This bold move would add instant credibility again and immediate buzz to the program while energizing the fans. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for energize

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stimulate

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The reason progestogen is recommended in women with a uterus is because estrogen can stimulate growth of the uterine lining and increase the risk of endometrial cancer.

— Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
The glasses project light onto 378 pixels in the implant, which converts those light patterns into an electrical current that stimulates the retina’s bipolar cells.

— Erica Sweeney, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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