to give energy to; rouse into activity

to energize the spirit with brave words.

to supply electrical current to or store electrical energy in.

to be in operation; put forth energy.

verb

deactivate , debilitate , sap , tire , weaken , weary

verb

actify , activize , animate , arm , build up , electrify , empower , enable , enliven , excite , fortify , goose * , innervate , inspirit , invigorate , jazz up , juice up , liven up , motivate , pep up , prime , pump up , put zip into , quicken , reinforce , start up , stimulate , strengthen , sustain , switch on , trigger , turn on , vitalize , work up , zap *notes:energize means to cause to be alert or to invigorate while enervate means to weaken mentally or morally , exhilarate , activate , fuel