energize

Etymology

Surface etymology energy + -ize

verb

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.
   Of all men it is true that they feel and energize first, they reflect and judge afterwards. 1881, John Campbell Shairp, Aspects of Poetry