energise

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

From energy + -ise.

Our nature is such, that our only chance of success lies, under God, in resolving ceaselessly to energise until our ends be accomplished. — Black Ivory, R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Nearly two thousand men energised-- body, soul, and spirit--in that hall that Christmas-tide, and an aggregate of fifteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine hours' work was accomplished by them. — Post Haste, R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
The success of the idea was its justification: the success of the expedition proved the need that England had of some new leaven to energise the sluggish temperament of her sons. — Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race, M. I. (Maud Isabel) Ebbutt

excite, energize

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