verb · neutral
energize
UK/ˈenədʒaɪz/US/ˈɛnərdʒaɪz/EN·er·gize
to give energy or vitality to something or someone; to stimulate activity or enthusiasm; to supply with energy
Examples
“The new policy energized the local economy by attracting startups.”
“A good speech can energize volunteers before a campaign.”
“Solar panels energize thousands of homes in the region.”
Band 8 sentence
“An ambitious outreach program can energize communities and transform local civic participation.”
Collocations
- energize the workforce
- energize an economy
- be energized by
Word family
Common mistakes
The speech energizes volunteers yesterday.→The speech energized volunteers yesterday.
This policy energize to the local market.→This policy energizes the local market.
Say it for a higher band
5help→6stimulate→7+energize
Synonyms
stimulate
invigorate
Easily confused
stimulate
“The new grant stimulated research, while the inspirational leader energized the whole department.”
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