energize
gb/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒˌaɪz/ us/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒˌaɪz/
B2
Inglés
~ 9700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
B2
action
1
give someone energy or enthusiasm
to make someone feel full of energy and ready to act
Patrón de uso:
to energize [someone] / to energize [a group]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *energize* when *charge* is correct in an electrical or battery context (e.g., say "I need to charge my phone" rather than "I need to energize my phone"). They may also overuse *energize* in everyday speech where *wake up*, *cheer up*, or *motivate* sound more natural.
Sinónimos
invigorate (Slightly more formal; often used for making someone feel fresher or stronger physically or mentally.)
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energise (Same meaning; alternative British spelling.)
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motivate (Focuses more on giving someone a reason or desire to act, not just physical or emotional energy.)
Antónimos
tire (Means to make someone feel less energetic, the opposite effect of energize.)
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drain (Emphasizes slowly taking away someone's energy or strength.)
Colocaciones
energize the team
|energize employees
|really energize me
|energize your body
|energize the crowd
|energize the audience
Temas
emotions
|work
|health
|social
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- A short walk outside can really energize you in the middle of the day.
- The coach’s speech before the game energized the whole team.
- Her positive attitude always energizes the people around her.
- The music was loud and fast, designed to energize the crowd before the show.
- He drinks coffee in the morning to energize himself before work.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The teacher’s kind words energized the students.
- This song always energizes me when I feel tired.
- A quick run in the park can energize your body.
- The leader spoke to energize the workers.
- Sunlight in the morning helps energize many people.
Verbo
technical
C1
action
2
supply a device with electricity
to give electricity to a machine, line, or system so it can work
Patrón de uso:
to energize [a line / a circuit / a device]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this technical meaning with the everyday sense of making someone feel lively. In engineering texts, *energize* almost always refers to electricity, not emotions. Also, some learners incorrectly say *put energy to* instead of *energize* or *power*.
Sinónimos
power (Common in technical and everyday use; slightly broader and more general than *energize*.)
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electrify (Can mean to supply electricity, but is also used figuratively for excitement, so context matters.)
Antónimos
de-energize (Technical opposite meaning to remove electrical power from equipment or a circuit.)
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disconnect (Focuses on cutting a device off from a power source.)
Colocaciones
energize the circuit
|energize the line
|energize the rail
|energize the system
|energize the coil
|energize the track
Temas
science
|technology
|engineering
Ejemplos
- The technician will energize the circuit once all safety checks are complete.
- Do not touch the wires while the system is energized.
- The new substation will energize the rail line next week.
- After the repairs, the engineer slowly energized the equipment to test the load.
- All lines must be clearly marked before they are energized.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The company will energize the new power line tomorrow.
- The machine is dangerous when it is energized.
- The engineer energized the circuit to see if it worked.
- Please do not energize the system until everyone leaves the room.
- They will energize the track after they finish work on it.
Verbo
B2
action
3
stimulate a process or organization
to give new force and activity to a plan, group, or event
Patrón de uso:
to energize [a process / a campaign / an organization / the economy]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *start* or *open* where *energize* is better, when something already exists but needs more activity (e.g., "energize the campaign" rather than "start the campaign" if it is already running). They may also overuse the phrase *give energy to* instead of the more natural single verb *energize* in formal writing.
Sinónimos
revitalize (Suggests bringing new life or strength to something that has become weak or inactive.)
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stimulate (More formal and broad; used especially for economic or policy contexts.)
Antónimos
weaken (Means to reduce power or effectiveness, the opposite of what *energize* does here.)
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slow down (Focuses on reducing speed or activity rather than increasing it.)
Colocaciones
energize the economy
|energize the campaign
|energize the movement
|energize the brand
|energize the company
|energize the project
Temas
business
|politics
|social
|work
Ejemplos
- The new marketing strategy helped energize the brand and attract younger customers.
- The government introduced tax cuts to energize the economy.
- Her fresh ideas have energized the project after months of delay.
- The candidate’s visit was meant to energize the campaign before the final vote.
- Community volunteers have really energized the local recycling program.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The manager wants to energize the sales team with a new plan.
- They hope the new law will energize the local economy.
- A good leader can energize a company during hard times.
- The group used social media to energize their movement.
- New members can energize a club and bring new ideas.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
energize
AFI
GB/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒˌaɪz/
US/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒˌaɪz/
Sílabas y acento
en - er - gize (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (en)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: energize
- 3rd Person Singular: energizes
- Present Participle: energizing
- Past: energized
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
energize the base
1/ˈɛnɚd͡ʒˌaɪz ðə bˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
excite core political supporters
to make a political leader’s main supporters more active and enthusiastic, especially before an election
Ejemplos
- The speech was designed to energize the base ahead of the primary.
- The candidate’s strong debate performance helped energize the base and boost turnout.
- Party leaders are trying to energize the base with a series of local events.