figurative. (often with direct allusion to 1). To make tense, brace, give vigour or tone to (the nerves, sinews, the mind, its ideas or impressions…

transitive. To impart vigour to; to render vigorous; to fill with life and energy; to strengthen, animate.

transitive. To give force or efficacy to. Cf. energy, n. 2b.

transitive. To fill (a person, the soul, etc.) with excitement or enthusiasm; to animate; to energize. Also: to inspire or stimulate (the…

transitive. To fill with alacrity; to energize, invigorate. Cf. alacriate, v.

transitive. To infuse, fill, or supply with vigour, dynamism, or enthusiasm; to invigorate, to vitalize; to stimulate.

transitive. To supply with mechanical or electrical energy; to provide with a source of power. Frequently with by (also with). Also figurative.

transitive. With up. To fill or inspire with liveliness or vigour; to restore energy or enthusiasm in (a person); to invigorate, stimulate, cheer…

transitive. To add liveliness or vigour to (a person or thing); to make more interesting or exciting; to make (food) spicier, tangier, or otherwise…

transitive. To charge (something) as with electricity; to energize; to shock.

transitive. To rouse into activity; to stir up, excite, energize.