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to reenergize

to reenergize

3 4.1
To give new energy and enthusiasm to a person or thing
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/
  • US
translation icon : reenergizar
  • Develop strategies to reenergize your employees about what they do and about what the organization stands for.
  • reenergize and refocus
  • reenergize our bodies
  • way to reenergize

Examples

  • Taking a moment to breathe deeply and relax can help reenergize your mind and body.

  • You can be having the worst day, then come to practice and feel better and be reenergized; their positive energy is contagious.

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  • Go wild and experiment in a new universe and reenergize photography.

    Academic text (2008)
  • His simple advice and encouragement have reenergized and inspired me as I continue my journey as a writer.

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  • Progressives and liberals need to reenergize the Democratic Party the way the Tea Party has done the Republicans.

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  • We need to reenergize the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians—and we need to do so in a dramatic and profound manner.

    Academic text (2007)
  • We look forward to working closely with the City and many other stakeholders to build on this research and to create a plan that renews and reenergizes the civic legacy of Grand Central for the next 100 years.

    Blog text (18)
  • After a long week at work, a weekend getaway can really reenergize you.

  • The motivational speech was meant to reenergize the team before the big project launch.

Synonyms

to energize
vsto reenergize
  • US
65 3.7

To make someone feel more active and alert

adds a sense of renewed enthusiasm and strength beyond activity
to refresh
vsto reenergize
50 2.8

Make someone or something feel full of energy and less tired

aims for a stronger renewal of energy and lasting enthusiasm
to revitalize
vsto reenergize
  • US
45 4.8

To give new life and energy to something

focuses on adding fresh energy and enthusiasm rather than overall function
to rekindle
vsto reenergize
33 5.1

Make a feeling or interest strong again

targets general new energy and strength beyond restarting feelings alone
to invigorate
vsto reenergize
26 5.5

To give more energy and make someone or something feel lively

focuses more on general renewal than specifically creating enthusiasm
to rejuvenate
vsto reenergize
24 5.5

Make a person or thing look and feel younger

focuses on new energy and enthusiasm rather than youthful appearance
to recharge
vsto reenergize
20 3.6

To rest and get energy back after being tired

is broader, adding enthusiasm and renewed drive not only restoration
to reinvigorate
vsto reenergize
19 5.7

To give new energy and interest to a person or thing

is the same idea expressed with different wording
to perk up
vsto reenergize
  • Informal
16 3.1

Become more lively and cheerful after feeling tired or sad

aims for a broader renewal of strength and lasting enthusiasm
to reawaken
vsto reenergize
10 5.1

To become awake or aware again

aims more at adding energy, enthusiasm, and strength rather than mere awareness
to enliven
vsto reenergize
6 4.1

Make something more active and interesting

aims more at restoring personal energy and lasting enthusiasm
to upraise
vsto reenergize
  • Archaic
5 9.9

To bring something dead back to life

is about giving new energy and enthusiasm rather than literal revival
to regenerate
vsto reenergize
4 5.2

Give new strength and energy to someone

focuses more on adding fresh enthusiasm rather than repair or growth
to revivify
vsto reenergize
  • Formal
1 8.5

To give new life and energy to people or things

stresses restoring vitality and enthusiasm rather than literal revival
to vitalize
vsto reenergize
  • US
1 6.7

To make something full of life and energy

emphasizes renewed energy and enthusiasm rather than just liveliness
to reinspire
vsto reenergize
5.6

To make someone feel excited and ready to try new things

aims more broadly at giving energy rather than inspiration alone
to refreshen
vsto reenergize
  • Archaic
4.3

To make something feel new and alive again

targets a deeper restoration of energy and enthusiasm instead
to relight
vsto reenergize
5.1

Make a feeling, interest, or memory come back

focuses on broader energy and enthusiasm instead of reviving memory
to reawake
vsto reenergize
6.1

Make a feeling, interest, or memory strong again

is about giving new energy and enthusiasm rather than waking interest
to relume
vsto reenergize
9.9

To make a person or thing feel hopeful and full of energy again

focuses on renewing personal energy and enthusiasm rather than brightness
to juice up
vsto reenergize
  • Informal
6.7

Make an event like a party more lively and exciting

is less about excitement and more about restoring steady energy
to jump-start motivation
vsto reenergize
6.5

To make someone feel eager and ready to work again

applies more generally to energy, strength, and broad enthusiasm
to restrengthen
vsto reenergize
6.6

To make someone or something able to work well again

stresses adding new energy and enthusiasm, not only physical strength

Antonyms

305 2.8

To make people and things less strong or effective

13 6.3

To use up almost all of something so little is left

How Energized

to revive
104 4.2
to revitalize
  • US
45 4.8
to reenergize
  • US
3 4.1
to energize
  • US
65 3.7
to stimulate
236 3.7
to refresh
50 2.8

Surface Forms

reenergize infinitive
reenergized past participle
reenergizing present participle
reenergizes third person singular

Morphology

reenergize = energize (transparent) = re + energy + ize

The meaning is a straightforward repetition or renewal of 'energize': to energize again or anew.

Etymology

Reenergize starts with the re- part, which means 'again', and the word energy, which means 'power' or 'strength'. So to reenergize someone is to give them 'energy again', a fresh burst of strength or enthusiasm.