Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective imparting or capable of imparting vitality and energy.
  • adjective supplying motive force.

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  • verb Present participle of energize.

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  • noun the activity of causing to have energy and be active
  • adjective supplying motive force

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Examples

  • The results underscore the Democrats 'failure to keep pace with Republicans in energizing core supporters.

    What's News: World-Wide 2010

  • Only positive comments were allowed -- this was an exercise in energizing writers rather than improving writing.

    Hotlips writing workshop 2009

  • * And: The White House is now pushing the message that Dems are gaining ground in energizing voters, and you should expect to hear more and more leading Dems pushing back against the "enthusiasm gap" process-story narrative in the days ahead.

    The Morning Plum Greg Sargent 2010

  • The good news is that this time the Republicans will burn many bridges for 08 in energizing their base.

    Scripting News for 10/31/2006 « Scripting News Annex 2006

  • After two years in energizing, electrifying ol DF, two burglaries, one personal robbery, wifes purse snatched, and car stolen (never recovered), I figured that it was just time to move on.

    The "cheap" life in Mexico 2005

  • What seems to be "energizing" the Democrats is all the "younger generation" voters especially the ideological college kids who believe war is the wrong way to go unless its a no choice/last resort.

    Obama to campaign in Virginia with Webb 2008

  • I would have settled for just "energizing," but once I found out it was "extra energizing" I was 110% sold.

    Dave Hill: Consumer Report 2010

  • I would have settled for just "energizing," but once I found out it was "extra energizing" I was 110% sold.

    Dave Hill: Consumer Report 2010

  • There just aren't that many Republicans for anyone to care about "energizing" them.

    Poll: Huckabee Ahead By Five In Iowa! 2009

  • Simplistic analysis that does not show the purported effect of "energizing" the Republican base if Hillary is the Dem nominee:

    Poll: Hillary Way, Way Ahead In Florida Primary 2009

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