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energise

ener·gise

uncommon

verb

1.

raise to a higher energy level

  • “excite the atoms”
2.

cause to be alert and energetic

  • “Coffee and tea stimulate me”
  • “This herbal infusion doesn”

Origin

From energy + -ise.

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