reenergize

verb

re·​en·​er·​gize (ˌ)rē-ˈe-nər-ˌjīz How to pronounce reenergize (audio)
variants or re-energize
reenergized or re-energized; reenergizing or re-energizing

transitive verb

: to energize (someone or something) again
Memphis has worked as hard as any U.S. city to reenergize its downtown …Mel White
The whole family was immobilized when Teddie was, and reenergized when he gained health.Garry Willis
Strong emotions must fuel muscles, because my biceps and lats suddenly felt reenergized.Women's Sports and Fitness
… should alpine skiers do all they can to re-energize their sport—re-energize it before snowboarders steamroll it?Bruce Benedict

Examples of reenergize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Worldwide, a whole new generation is revitalized, reenergized. Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024 The bottom line: Removing Biden from the ticket could be a real opportunity to reenergize thousands of Democratic voters who feel betrayed by his approach in Gaza, Alawieh says. Samuel Robinson, Axios, 25 July 2024 But Biden's determination to return to the campaign trail appears to be because his team is reenergized by Trump's speech. Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 19 July 2024 Act two requires revisiting many of the choices made during the earlier phase, correcting mistakes, and reenergizing the organization. Nitin Nohria, Harvard Business Review, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for reenergize 

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Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reenergize was in 1803

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“Reenergize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenergize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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