# energize

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈɛnəd͡ʒaɪz/ · frequency rank #38,826

## Definitions
1. To invigorate; to make energetic.
2. To supply with energy, especially electricity; to turn on power to (something).
3. To use strength in action; to act or operate with force or vigor; to act in producing an effect.

## Etymology
From energy + -ize.

## Easily confused with
- **energized** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/energize-vs-energized)
- **energies** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/energies-vs-energize)

## Common misspellings (11)
`eenrgize`, `enegrize`, `energgize`, `energiez`, `energizze`, `energzie`, `enerigze`, `enerrgize`, `ennergize`, `enregize`, `neergize`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/energize