re-energizing
|re-en-er-giz-ing|
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/ˌriːˈɛnərˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/
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/ˌriːˈɛnədʒaɪzɪŋ/
(re-energize)
restore energy
Etymology
Etymology Information
're-energize' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'energize' from Greek 'energein' meaning 'to be active'.
Historical Evolution
'energize' changed from the Greek word 'energein' and eventually became the modern English word 'energize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be active', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give energy to'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to restore energy or vitality to something or someone.
After a long day at work, a quick nap can be re-energizing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41