v. en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing, en·er·giz·es v.tr. 1. To give energy to; activate or invigorate: "His childhood—father in ... prison, factory work as a boy—both haunted and energized him" (Frank Conroy). 2. To supply with an electric current. v.intr. To release or put out energy. en′er·gi′zation (-jī′zāshən) n. ener·giz′er n. |
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