energise

Put life into

Energise is the British spelling of energize.

To energise is to give energy or vitality to something: The coffee energised me for the morning ahead.

A leader energises supporters; a new policy energises an industry.

The word works both literally—supplying electrical power—and figuratively, meaning to invigorate or animate: Her speech energised the crowd.

invigorate

revitalize

Restore strength and vitality

animate · awaken · boost · fortify · strengthen · galvanize · perk up · rev up · renew · rekindle

vitality

vigor

Active physical strength

animation · exuberance · vivacity · enthusiasm · pep · verve · spirit · buoyancy · brio · sparkle

electrical

charge

Cost or accusation

power source · outlet · plug in · recharge · amp up · wattage · generator · grid · solar panel · turbine

activate

power up

Energize a device

boot up · fire up · kick-start · jump-start · initialize · engage · trigger · set in motion · get going · crank up

Opposites
energy transfer

energisedrain

Channel for wastewater

exhaust · deplete · tire · tire out · fatigue

activation state

energisesedate

Calm and unhurried

tranquillize · calm · soothe · relax · pacify

Phrases
Family

energize, energizing, energized, energizes, energizer, energised, energising, energiser, energises

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Known to kids · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G