energise
energise — verb
1. to give someone more energy and a greater feeling of wanting to do things — for
to give someone more energy and a greater feeling of wanting to do things — for example, after resting, eating a good meal, or hearing an exciting idea.
A short walk in the fresh air always energises Dahlia before her afternoon classes.
The coach's encouraging words energised the whole team just before the match.
passive use: be energised by something
Sumin felt energised after drinking a glass of cold water and stretching for five minutes.
collocation: feel energised
A good night's sleep energises Kofi for the whole of the next day.
subject is an abstract cause (sleep, rest)
- feel energised
- energised by [something]
- energise the team / crowd / staff
- invigorate
more about physical vitality and health; energise covers both physical and mental eagerness
- revitalise
emphasises restoring energy that was lost; energise can also mean creating fresh energy where there was none
- motivate
focused on enthusiasm and willingness to act; energise includes the physical energy component
Grammar Patterns
energise + object
Usage Note
Commonly used in the passive form (feel energised / be energised) to describe a person's state of renewed energy. The US spelling is energize, energizes, energized, energizing — both spellings are pronounced the same way.