Definition of energise Energise

/ˈɛnəd‍ʒˌa‍ɪz/ - en•er•gise

We found 3 definitions of energise from 2 different sources.

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British English

energise - /ˈɛnəd‍ʒˌa‍ɪz/

American English

energize - /ɛˈnɚʤajˌz/

What does energise mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

energise - cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
  stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, perk up
  de-energise, de-energize deprive of energy
  sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
  affect act physically on; have an effect upon; "the medicine affects my heart rate"
  cathect inject with libidinal energy
  reanimate, revivify, vivify, renovate, animate, recreate, quicken, repair, revive make more striking or animated; "his remarks always vivify an otherwise dull story"
  reinvigorate, invigorate impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; "Exercise is invigorating"
  liven, liven up, enliven, animate, invigorate make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit"
energise - raise to a higher energy level; "excite the atoms"
  excite, energize
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
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Part of speech

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  • energise, verb, present, 1st person singular of energise (infinitive).
  • energise, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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