energize

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Verb

energize (energizes, present participle energizing; past and past participle energized)

1. (transitive) To invigorate; to make energetic.
2. (transitive) To supply with energy, especially electricity; to turn on power to (something).

   Whenever we energize that circuit we blow a fuse.

3. (intransitive, obsolete) To use strength in action; to act or operate with force or vigor; to act in producing an effect.
   • J. C. Shairp

     Of all men it is true that they feel and energize first, they reflect and judge afterwards.

Translations

• Portuguese: estimular
• Russian: возбужда́ть

Translations

• Portuguese: energizar
• Russian: подава́ть напряже́ние

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